Broomhandle disaster....

alvin · 08-14-2009, 07:37 AM

Stripped via the awkward way that I mentioned earlier -- hammer down and push out the sear spring/hammer pivot. I did not have any special tool.

How could the bolt refuse to unlock ...... disassemble the gun, take out the lock work, hook the bolt lock on top of the lock work, and push down / release the bolt lock a few times, the rear end of bolt lock should fall into the large notch on top of the lock work when you push it hard, and returns to it's up position when you release it. If it does not work, it's easier to view what's going on in this mode, because everything is open for viewing in this mode. Hope it helps. In assembled mode, it's almost MI (mission impossible, from movie

) to figure out why.

I have never seen a bolt lock that cannot be pushed down in this mode. I did see two of them cannot jump back when I release it. One has MM bolt lock and another one has forced match bolt lock.

Similar way can help ID triggering/sear problem. Disassemble the gun, put lock work back into the grip frame without the barrel/bolt lock. Now the sear movement is viewable when you pull and release the trigger.

Sam Steele · 08-14-2009, 10:43 AM

Hi Alvin,

I wondered how difficult it would have been to re-insert the sear spring shaft back through the hammer, with the mainspring plunger being so powerful. I'll consider your attack on the subject, but for the moment, I am enjoying the "unique" mechanics of a Conehammer!

I did as you suggested, putting pressure on the muzzle to draw back slightly on the upper frame. Sure enough, the bolt slid smoothly back. I didn't load yet with the snap caps to chamber one for dry firing - I just wanted to see her with the bolt open. I dropped the hammer on my thumb (I'm kinda enjoying the pain, now), but notice a trigger pull similar to an old .45. And yes...the click-click of the trigger group is absent without the lock in place. Such beautiful fire blue on the serial-numbered floorplate catch! All in all, a piece of exquisite workmanship. We'll never see the likes of this again.

I'll send you the pics via e-mail in a few minutes.

Hey....any more Conehammer owners out there with stories to tell of their beauties?

Cheers,

Bill

Sam Steele · 08-14-2009, 11:32 AM

One last thing before bedtime (at 10:30am!)....

My pistol has the "WESTLEY RICHARDS LTD. LONDON" on the port side (left) of the frame. I was looking for "WR" markings on the stock (some supposedly had them), but not on mine. My mahogany case DOES have a beautiful, weathered WESTLEY RICHARDS trade label, but alas, it is not contemporary. Looks great, though!

Good night/morning.

Bill

08-14-2009, 10:43 AM	#2
Sam Steele User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CANADA Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Quirky Conehammers..... Hi Alvin, I wondered how difficult it would have been to re-insert the sear spring shaft back through the hammer, with the mainspring plunger being so powerful. I'll consider your attack on the subject, but for the moment, I am enjoying the "unique" mechanics of a Conehammer! I did as you suggested, putting pressure on the muzzle to draw back slightly on the upper frame. Sure enough, the bolt slid smoothly back. I didn't load yet with the snap caps to chamber one for dry firing - I just wanted to see her with the bolt open. I dropped the hammer on my thumb (I'm kinda enjoying the pain, now), but notice a trigger pull similar to an old .45. And yes...the click-click of the trigger group is absent without the lock in place. Such beautiful fire blue on the serial-numbered floorplate catch! All in all, a piece of exquisite workmanship. We'll never see the likes of this again. I'll send you the pics via e-mail in a few minutes. Hey....any more Conehammer owners out there with stories to tell of their beauties? Cheers, Bill __________________ "Be not afraid of any man, no matter what his size. When trouble threatens call on me, and I will equalise."

08-14-2009, 11:32 AM	#3
Sam Steele User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CANADA Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Westley Richards.... One last thing before bedtime (at 10:30am!).... My pistol has the "WESTLEY RICHARDS LTD. LONDON" on the port side (left) of the frame. I was looking for "WR" markings on the stock (some supposedly had them), but not on mine. My mahogany case DOES have a beautiful, weathered WESTLEY RICHARDS trade label, but alas, it is not contemporary. Looks great, though! Good night/morning. Bill __________________ "Be not afraid of any man, no matter what his size. When trouble threatens call on me, and I will equalise."

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08-14-2009, 07:37 AM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Stripped via the awkward way that I mentioned earlier -- hammer down and push out the sear spring/hammer pivot. I did not have any special tool. How could the bolt refuse to unlock ...... disassemble the gun, take out the lock work, hook the bolt lock on top of the lock work, and push down / release the bolt lock a few times, the rear end of bolt lock should fall into the large notch on top of the lock work when you push it hard, and returns to it's up position when you release it. If it does not work, it's easier to view what's going on in this mode, because everything is open for viewing in this mode. Hope it helps. In assembled mode, it's almost MI (mission impossible, from movie ) to figure out why. I have never seen a bolt lock that cannot be pushed down in this mode. I did see two of them cannot jump back when I release it. One has MM bolt lock and another one has forced match bolt lock. Similar way can help ID triggering/sear problem. Disassemble the gun, put lock work back into the grip frame without the barrel/bolt lock. Now the sear movement is viewable when you pull and release the trigger.