1936'ish H&R Sportsman .22 Revolver Timing issue - The Firearms Forum

FattySparks · 04-29-2012, 05:41 PM

I have an H&R Sportsman that dates back to around 1936. When I pull back the hammer slowly, the cylinder doesn't quite line up with the barrel (needs to rotate a little more to line up). If I pull the hammer quickly, it seems to overshoot the right chamber. Any ideas on what the problem may be?

I have heard it could be the extractor, as well as the arm that pushes the cylinder.

Please help! This gun has a lot of sentimental value, as it was my grandma's gun.

Here are some photo's. If you need any more info, please ask!

TYIA,
Fatty

Old Gun Guy · 04-30-2012, 03:16 PM

Fatty,
From what I see in your pics, it looks like someone did some work on the cylinder ratchet. It looks like a dremel wheel was applied to the end of each ratchet notch, and that is probably your problem. The hand/lever point that catches these notches looks okay to me for use on an unaltered ratchet, but by having these indentations you would need a longer hand/lever. Once the point of the hand/lever reaches those indentations, it is not long enough to continue rotating the cylinder as it just drops in a hole. You might want to wait for some other inputs, but that's my guess as to your problem.
Old Gun Guy

Dan01 · 04-30-2012, 03:24 PM

If that piece was mine, I would not use it for anything but looking at..I would do what ever type of preservation it took to protect it......This is a beautiful piece to be kept for future generations of family.

04-29-2012, 05:41 PM	#1
FattySparks Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6	1936'ish H&R Sportsman .22 Revolver Timing issue I have an H&R Sportsman that dates back to around 1936. When I pull back the hammer slowly, the cylinder doesn't quite line up with the barrel (needs to rotate a little more to line up). If I pull the hammer quickly, it seems to overshoot the right chamber. Any ideas on what the problem may be? I have heard it could be the extractor, as well as the arm that pushes the cylinder. Please help! This gun has a lot of sentimental value, as it was my grandma's gun. Here are some photo's. If you need any more info, please ask! TYIA, Fatty -->

04-30-2012, 03:16 PM	#2
Old Gun Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: N. Utah Contributor Posts: 488	Re: 1936'ish H&R Sportsman .22 Revolver Timing issue Fatty, From what I see in your pics, it looks like someone did some work on the cylinder ratchet. It looks like a dremel wheel was applied to the end of each ratchet notch, and that is probably your problem. The hand/lever point that catches these notches looks okay to me for use on an unaltered ratchet, but by having these indentations you would need a longer hand/lever. Once the point of the hand/lever reaches those indentations, it is not long enough to continue rotating the cylinder as it just drops in a hole. You might want to wait for some other inputs, but that's my guess as to your problem. Old Gun Guy

04-30-2012, 03:24 PM	#3
Dan01 Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 117	Re: 1936'ish H&R Sportsman .22 Revolver Timing issue If that piece was mine, I would not use it for anything but looking at..I would do what ever type of preservation it took to protect it......This is a beautiful piece to be kept for future generations of family.