[TYoungs]

I had a Trooper MkIII years ago that was a beautiful shooter. I kept it until I had the opportunity to trade for a pre-war Winchester 94, curved steel buttplate, 5 digit serial number. I loved the Colt but couldn't pass up that trade. I replaced it with a Colt Trooper MkV that has always been a beautiful shooter. I have kept it in a locked drawer (kids in the house now) and hadn't shot it in probably a couple of years. I had a coyote out after my chickens this morning and grabbed the Colt and nailed him square in the chest. I tried opening the cylinder to take out the spent casing and it won't release. The release knob seems like it might not be pulling back far enough, not really sure. The ejector rod looks like it is out a little too far to clear the housing too. I've never had any trouble at all out of either of my Colts and never taken it apart so I'm a little hesitant to try it with 5 live rounds remaining and without some guidance. Any suggestions you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

 

[longboy]

Check to see if the ejector rod needs to be tightened.

 

[TYoungs]

That was my first thought but I can't reach inside the housing to see if it will turn. I don't want to stick a screwdriver in there and mar up the finish if there's an alternative.

 

[RetiredRod]

Wedge the rod portion with a folded paper or credit card and turn the cylinder to tighten. Be sure to turn the cylinder the correct direction. I'm not too familiar with Colts (I'm an S&W guy), but I think the Colt cylinder rotates clock-wise. Hopefully, a Colt guy will correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[chuntaro]

You are correct. S and W counter to the clock, colt like the clock.

 

[TYoungs]

The ejector rod seems tight. I popped off the other five rounds so I wouldn't have anymore unexpected excitement. The cylinder seems to be locking in place and turning well. It starts to release but won't come out all the way.

 

[chuntaro]

No body else can feel what kind of resistance you have but you. I have seen plenty of rugers and smiths bind up on the line but not colts. The cylinder turns freely but the cylinder will not open. Inspect best you can what you can see of each round. Look to see if the extractor is set back from the from the cylinder. Since all six cylinders contain empties, cock your hammer and see how much your cylinder will wiggle. You will not have to apply but just a little touch. It will be obvious if loose or snug. Should be snug. Let the hammer down and try one more time. If still no luck, someone may need to go in from the lock work side and you want the real deal doing that on a colt double action.

 

[zdragon52]

i had to tighten my 629 ejector rod counter clockwise in order to release the cylinder last week. It didn't take much for the ejector rod to lock up the cylinder.
i've never had a wheel gun locking up on me...i almost panic until i used the google button.

 

[Dave Waits]

Take a feeler gauge, about .005, and trim it down so you can slide it in between the ball detent and the tip of the ejector rod. Then pull the Cylinder release back and push from the right side on the cylinder.

 

[Rubline]

Take the side plate off and move the pin to the rear with a small screw driver.