I received a Dan Wesson 44 Mag revolver for a fix. Customer says that its cylinder binds occasionally when shot. I have not test fired it as yet, however on the bench it functions well. I am sure I can trouble shoot and fix this gun, however it is designed quite differently than all other Colts and S&W’s. There is no side plate with screws to disassemble. It appears there is a pin and a small socket head screw that would allow the guts to come out the bottom of the gun with the trigger assembly? I have looked for schematics with no luck. I am a little hesitant to start work without a little more info. Can anyone help please?
exactly what do you think you need to start? It will be a bit different in takedown but revolvers are revolvers. Something rotates the cyl. Something stops the cyl. etc. etc. As to the problem you mention the first thing I would check is the barrel cyl. gap, and end shake. Ken
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Thanks for the response. The end shake and cyl. gap are not correct and I will fix, however this particular revolver comes apart quite differently and I guess I am looking for some guidance in this area. As I noted there is no side plate and appears everything comes out the bottom with the trigger assembly? The hand is dinged up and I want to disassemble and clean it up.
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I believe that you are correct everything comes out the bottom. I don’t remember what is holding it in place though. The Ruger’s use a plunger but I can’t remember if the DW is like that or not. I have only had 1-2 of the Dan W. apart but I don’t remember there being anything real scary or any parts go flying as you take it apart. Everything stays together as a sub assembly.
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Check J.B. Woods book on Firearms Assembly/Disassembly, Part II Revolvers. We have them in stock. Also, if you go on the web and do a look-up (Google or Yahoo) of “Dan Wesson Revolver” you will find tons of info. There will also always be someone who’s posted the takedown/reassembly instructions. – Jack
