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cylinder notch peening
« on: May 29, 2022, 11:18:25 PM »
 does anyone know how to fix a cylinder notch thats peening around the edge of the notch and the slope before it?

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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2022, 02:08:14 PM »

 :)  Nativeshootist  ;)


Yes I do.  And Maybe not.  It depends on "how bad."  First, however, you have to fix the cause(s).  Fit the bolt.  Then validate the timing.  Then reduce the cost side of the Trigger/Bolt Spring.  Or source up a lighter after-market spring.

you will need a padded vice and nice sharp heavy duty Utility Knife.  Clamp the cylinder in a padded vice and use the Utility Knife to carefully cut away the burr.  As that little bit of blade starts to dull - REVERSE IT or THROW IT AWAY.  Do NOT try to work with a dull blade.  If the peening is really bad, buy a new cylinder.  Then FIT THE BOLT, TIMING, Reduced Spring.

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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2022, 06:11:57 PM »
Photos of how bad the problem is?

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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2022, 07:53:44 PM »
Here's a photo of the peeping.
https://imgur.com/a/LD1lgCv

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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2022, 12:29:49 AM »
That looks like the cylinder is salvagable.  I do it similar to Coffinmaker but use a hardened steel deburring tool.  Piettas tend to have bolt heads that are slightly to wide so as previously noted you need to fix the bolt fit and timing so the notch does not start peening again.


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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2022, 08:34:00 AM »

 :) NativeShootist  ;)

Agree with Pettifogger.  Your Cylinder does appear to be quite salvageable.  It also appears the Bolt has NEVER fit the slots.  After de-burring the cylinder, before you put it back into service, please refer to Pettifoggers most excellent tutorial for fitting the bolt.  Currently, the bolt head is NOT entering the cylinder slot but is just sitting on the top of the slot.  FIT THE BOLT!!

 :)  Pettifogger   ;)

Where'd you get that nifty de-burring tool??  Weak minds are curious, even if retired  ::)

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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2022, 12:07:02 PM »
:) NativeShootist  ;)

Agree with Pettifogger.  Your Cylinder does appear to be quite salvageable.  It also appears the Bolt has NEVER fit the slots.  After de-burring the cylinder, before you put it back into service, please refer to Pettifoggers most excellent tutorial for fitting the bolt.  Currently, the bolt head is NOT entering the cylinder slot but is just sitting on the top of the slot.  FIT THE BOLT!!

 :)  Pettifogger   ;)

Where'd you get that nifty de-burring tool??  Weak minds are curious, even if retired  ::)

Any tool supply outlet.  Here is one from MSC.

https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/05752647

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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2022, 03:22:09 PM »
I forgot to mention i was following Pettifogger's articles and the revolver is an Uberti, i will go and buy the deburring tool though

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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2022, 04:22:12 PM »

 :) Ok  ;)

The procedure for fitting the Bolt is same same whether Pietta or Uberti.

The Procedure for fixing the peen'd slots is likewise, same same.

Your Cylinders Leads also show significant scuffing which indicates a too heavy Trigger/Bolt spring.  Look into a lighter Trigger/Bolt spring.

Play Safe Out There

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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2022, 06:49:30 PM »
thanks you both, you're a lot of help.

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Re: cylinder notch peening
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2022, 11:25:54 AM »
:)  Nativeshootist  ;)


  First, however, you have to fix the cause(s).  Fit the bolt.  Then validate the timing.  Then reduce the cost side of the Trigger/Bolt Spring.  Or source up a lighter after-market spring.


100% correct. Also, put a mirror finish on the top of the bolt (by polishing it) to make it slicker than frog snot.
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