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Author Topic: Figger what's wrong with the Swan's lock...  (Read 1580 times)

Offline rdstrain49

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Re: Figger what's wrong with the Swan's lock...
« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2017, 12:00:44 PM »
Hammer push off is frequently caused by negative angle on the sear/full cock notch.
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Offline Rocklock

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Re: Figger what's wrong with the Swan's lock...
« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2017, 05:07:37 PM »
Was it holding for several years then just noticed push off?  Broken sear?  Trigger return spring too light?
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Re: Figger what's wrong with the Swan's lock...
« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2017, 05:29:38 PM »
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Was it holding for several years then just noticed push off?
Sure, worked pretty much like it was supposed to.  Then, a few years ago it woudn't catch at half cock very well.  With noticing the recent problem, that problem has gone away.  I have never worked on a lock before.  When I take it to the club, I'll see if those 'amateurs' can figure it out... ;)

Really haven't noticed anything unusual with the triggers.
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