Revolver gets locked after each fire!

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Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by punitjalan » Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:50 pm

I have a Webley & Scott Mark IV .32 bore Revolver which has got a safety lock(as you can see in the snap). I acquired it a few months back and yesterday I used it for the first time. I shot 4 rounds and after each shot, the revolver got locked and I had to unlock it manually. Is it a problem or it is a feature of the revolver??
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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by winnie_the_pooh » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:42 pm

Locked in what way? The cylinder binds? The safety gets engaged?......????

It is not a feature of any revolver

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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by Anand » Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:24 pm

The "lock"/"safety" is an after market affair probably installed by a gunsmith locally possibly many years ago. The revolver here does not come from the factory with this type of "safety". Some Webley's did come with safeties but not this kind to my knowledge.
This sliding switch has a small "tensioner" which may have worn out which is probably reengaging due to recoil :shock: This can be replaced or possibly repaired. The "safety" must NOT automatically re-engage each time! Talk to your friendly neighbourhood dealer/gunsmith!

I had a Ruby Extra .32" Spanish Revolver at one time which had the same "safety". Was a piece of junk.
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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by The Doc » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:36 am

punitjalan,

This is the usual safety lock in the Webley Mk IV , "B" series revolver.
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I see that the "to and fro" sliding lock on your revolver is on the right side, than means unless you are left handed , operating it would be rather awkward.

Is it possible for you to upload more pictures showing stamping and proof marks too ?

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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by winnie_the_pooh » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:36 am

Why does the word dara keep on popping up in my head everythime I look at this revolver?

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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by arshad_ahmad48 » Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:15 pm

get your lock spring checked
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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by punitjalan » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:52 pm

Hey Winnie................whats Dara?

-- 19 Oct 2009, 19:59 --

Thanks Arshad...............I will get in touch with a gunsmith!

-- 19 Oct 2009, 20:33 --

Hey Doc................look at the first picture. I think the proof makrs are visible in it.
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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by TwoRivers » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:54 pm

Darra Adam Khel, a place in Pakistan's NW Frontier Province that is home to small arms manufacture. Knock-offs of all kinds of small arms. Can be quite good, but usually not. Cheers.

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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by The Doc » Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:37 am

punitjalan wrote:look at the first picture. I think the proof makrs are visible in it.
Sorry mate, I cant see them clearly . Any better pic ?

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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by Katana » Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:05 pm

Punitjalan,

If this is a original Webley, should will find a screw on the frame directly beneath the hammer. This is when you look at the revolver pointing away from you. That screw controls the safety cross bolt. Try tightening or loosening it.
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Re: Revolver gets locked after each fire!

Post by marksman » Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:22 pm

It's probably the web of your thumb and trigger finger that is causing the revolver to lock up in recoil. Have a stronger lock retaining spring installed and check out. IMHO, the cross bolt type of locks are more fool proof then this one.
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