Can't get the hand back in Uberti Walker.

[1KPerDay]

First time detail stripping this one. It appears there's an oval lip halfway up the hand channel. Very tiny but the tip of the hand is catching on it when I try to reinstall the hammer. Won't go in even if I try the hand alone. I assume a round file will sort it but I wanted to ask the experts first.

 

[1KPerDay]

Never mind I was able to sneak a thin screwdriver in there and press back on the tip of the hand and got it in.

 

[44 Dave]

All of those rough areas should be cleaned up, there is even a hand window file but I use hobby "jewelers files"

 

[LonesomePigeon]

44 Dave, where do you get a hand window file? This seems to be somewhat common with Uberti's, my 1851 Navy had the same issue. I made due with a file I already had but a specialized tool might be worth getting.

 

[Ephraim Kibbey]

Maybe Uberti should start including them with every new revolver!

 

[44 Dave]

080-754-000WB
S&W Hand Window File

Mfr Part: 31863
From Brownells, but they are $36

 

[Navy Six 2]

I have a little trouble getting the S&W file reaching all areas in the Colt hand slot. I prefer the Brownell's Colt Single Action Hand Slot Stoning Kit. It consists of three stones of differing shapes. I can't always get all three into the slot(due to differing tolerances), but the thin wedge shaped one always works, and what a difference it makes in smoothing out the action. Added benefit to doing this is I get almost no hand spring issues after cleaning up that slot which is usually one of the roughest areas in the frame. I've used it on many cartridge and cap & ball single action pistols. It costs more--not sure current price--than the one S&W file but I've had my kit for over 20 years and have done at least 40 pistols, both my own and for friends. Well worth the time and money if you plan on using it more than a few times.

 

[LonesomePigeon]

Thanks 44 Dave and Navy Six 2.