Gunsmith for Colt Trooper MKIII

[DavidMcmillan]

My neighbor brought this to me yesterday. This was her husband's so she does not know any of the details other than the obvious problem. Pulling the trigger does not move the hammer, most of the time.

So, any recommendations for a 'smith in the OKC area?

 

[steelfingers]

Clean it. Probably been setting for a long, long time and just needs a good cleaning. Probably very hard to cock.

 

[okierider]

Gunsmiths at Wilshire Gun have done some good work for me!! Good at sharing knowledge as well, have answered all my questions about a pistol I was working on to get running properly.
Would definitely try the good cleaning that Steel suggested before trying the smith!!!

 

[DavidMcmillan]

You guys nailed it. I didn't think you could be right, the trigger was smooth, the hammer would cock easily. I really thought she was going to be looking at a hefty repair bill. I removed the grips and shot some Ballistol inside, worked the trigger and hammer a few times, and WOW, it worked! I now have a very grateful neighbor! Many Thanks!

 

[Defcon Shooter]

welcome to the world of fragile temperamental Colt revolver mechanisms. One of the main reasons they are no longer produced.

 

[aarondhgraham]

Nice gun though,,,
I have two (.22 & .357),,,
I've been warned to never dry-fire my guns.

You might mention that to her.

Aarond

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[gerhard1]

welcome to the world of fragile temperamental Colt revolver mechanisms. One of the main reasons they are no longer produced.

The same thing would have happened to almost any revolver, not just a Colt. I have a S&W Model 27 that was very rough the first first few times I cycled the action but a good going over cleaned it up. It is now much better.

 

[bigchuck83]

I think many would be amazed at how a cleaning and a little oil will change how a revolver feels and operates.