The customer brings me a Colt® Python® and explains that the hammer will not reach full cock and falls prematurely.
1.How would you safely clear the chambers and barrel of ammunition and potential
obstructions?
This firearm is a double action revolver that has a cylinder release located on the side of the frame. This one you would pull rather than push and then the cylinder will swing free of the frame using a swivel arm. Then I would both visually and physically clear the chambers of the cylinder and take a bore light to ensure there are no obstructions in the barrel.
2.Based on the model of revolver, is it single action, double action, or double action
only?
The Colt Python is a double action type revolver.
3.Based on the observation that the hammer does not reach full cock, what part is the likely
cause of the failure?
Because the hammer is falling prematurely it is my belief that the issue is with the sear surfaces.
4. Assuming your answer to question three were the cause of the malfunction, in a short customer summary, describe the type of failure, what components caused the malfunction, the components you removed/replaced, and the tests that were performed to verify operation: While inspecting the firearm I came across what I believe to be the issue with regard to the hammer not locking to the full cocked position. It is my belief that the failure to cock type malfunction is because the sear surfaces on the hammer has rounded off making it difficult to stay locked in the full cocked position. This would also explain why your hammer tends to fall prematurely because it is slipping off the required notch. Fixing the sear surface or replacing the hammer would solve the issue and allow the firearm to work as intended.
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