I've notived that my hammer spur has a wobble to it. Please someone tell me that it is normal.... :confused:

Uberti 1873 Cattleman SA Revolver in .45 Colt

You have a hammer spur on a revolver? Never seen one other than the lever guns for scope mounting.

Sorry :o
I'm a bit green to the terminology. The equivalent to the firing pin on the hammer of the revolver...

Thanks

I see... No it should not wobble. Is this a new gun or a used one?

Brand new
50 rounds through it....

bummer

Brand new
50 rounds through it....

bummer


I have not seen one that wobbles.... just wait awhile and see if someone else has had this and if it is normal for their gun. Maybe nothing, but I would think it should be solid.

Sorry I'm a bit green to the terminology. The equivalent to the firing pin on the hammer of the revolver...ThanksIt isn't unusual for the firing pin on a Colt clone to wobble sightly. The firing pin is set into a hole in the hammer and cross pinned. Since there are no threads on the firing pin to tighten, wobbling is bound to happen. This condition can cause the firing pin hole in the frame to deform by constantly having the firing pin strike the hole off-center. Nothing to get excited about unless there is severe wobbling.
Your Colt clone DOES have a hammer spur. It is the part that you wrap your thumb around when you cock the hammer.
What Gismo is referring to on a lever action rifle is known as a hammer spur extension, a part that is mounted on the hammer spur to allow the shooter to manipulate the hammer when the scope is in the way. Now that you're the proud owner of a new Uberti Cattleman, this is the perfect time to start picking up the terminology.

Thanks Marshal, you're right. I couldn't think of a better place to learn than right here. In truth, I was too upset to even check the part number and name, I instictively came to you guys.

I'll be going back to the gun shop tommorrow and comparing it to others in the store to check the severity.

EMC2

I'll be going back to the gun shop tommorrow and comparing it to others in the store to check the severity.
EMC2Be aware that the new ones in the store may NOT exhibit any wobble. It takes some shooting before the firing pin loosens up a little in the hammer. All four of my Colt clones have this condition. What to watch out for is that the firing pin does not have EXCESSIVE wobble. IMHO, most will wobble slightly and not get any worse. I must admit that I'm not one with a great interest in firing pin wobble, I just want to make sure it gets to the primer. ;)

EMC2, I have several Colt clones and use them frequently. It's not unusual for the firing pin to "float" in the hammer. As long as you are getting consistent pin strikes to the primers you're good to go. You can tighten them up by judicious use of a brass hammer tapping on the pin with a punch, but I wouldn't recommend it. I also had a 3rd Gen Colt SAA that the firing pin "floated" in the hammer. Never had a problem with it working. Good shooting!
Sam

Thanks,

I went to the shop and noticed that even the new ones had a bit of float or wobble.
I feel much better now ;)

Thanks, I feel much better now Does that mean we will never hear from you again? Just kidding! :D

HA! Are you kidding??
I''ve just begun to annoy you guys :D