Colt Woodsman re-assembly problems

[RandyJ]

I recently was given and old Woodsman, serial # 92xxx, that did not fire. I dissembled it and saw it was missing the trigger bar. Ordered an experienced replacement from Numrich Gun Parts and reassembled after a thorough cleaning. Now the gun will fire only one time. It fires, ejects the spent case, strips a round from the magazine, inserts it in camber and closes the bolt, but will not fire again. Manually cycling the bolt will eject the live round, and load another. It will now fire,eject, reload and not fire again.

I took the gun apart and reassemble with out the bolt.

Without the sear spring installed, holding the gun upside down I push the hammer into the cocked position. When the trigger is pulled it moves the sear and the hammer falls.

With the sear spring installed I push the hammer into the cocked position. When the trigger is pulled the trigger bar moves but does not move the sear and the hammer does not fall.

Below is video that Rule3 posted on the thread I started on general gun discussions. I used it as a guide initially.

 

[RandyJ]

Does anyone have a suggestion on what is causing this?

Thanks in advance

Randy

 

[RandyJ]

Problem solved. I replaced the mainspring and the hammer would cock successfully after each shot.But, it would fire 3-4 times and the assembly lock would catch and lock the main spring. i removed the spring and assembly lock. lubed and re-seated the assembly lock, re-installed spring. All is good. the pistol is a pleasure to shoot now.