broom handle hammer not locking back

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Jim Mac

Bringing back a older thread. Went to the shop today. The gun guy said the old timer gun Smith stopped by and said its probably a broken sear or sear spring. Thats why the hammer wont stay locked back. They said they had $450 into the rig with three strippers, reproduction holster and leather strap and the gun. They would let it go for $450. The top and bottom doesnt match. Looks like no finish, its a 7.63 and the barrel looks like a musket. As in its a smooth bore! Zero rifling left.
I know its probably not worth it, I would be better off buying one in functioning condition for a little more money. But...im a sucker for poor orphaned projects. Jim

Jim,
like many or even most of the chinese imports, it is pretty much worn out.

You may never get it to work, at least not without spending a fortune on it.

I'd get a functioning one, if a shot out bore was the only thing- that could be fixed.

This one is full of snakes and will bite your, JMHO>