38snapcaps
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I just bought a 1982 S&W Model 10 revolver. The very faint turn line indicates it has been fired very little. So, I believe it is completely original inside and out.
I removed the grips so I could spray CLP up into the mechanism to flush out any gunk and get it oiled. I inserted snapcaps and began cycling the gun in double action, turning the gun around and around to circulate the oil.
I turned the gun upside down to cause the oil to flow into the top areas. Suddenly everything locked up!! I couldn't pull the trigger, cock the hammer, or turn the cylinder. As I wiggled things the action returned to normal. This happened twice. The next day everything functioned perfect, even when I tried to duplicate what happened before. Today it still feels and operates normally.
Can anyone tell me what happened? Do I need to be concerned?
I removed the grips so I could spray CLP up into the mechanism to flush out any gunk and get it oiled. I inserted snapcaps and began cycling the gun in double action, turning the gun around and around to circulate the oil.
I turned the gun upside down to cause the oil to flow into the top areas. Suddenly everything locked up!! I couldn't pull the trigger, cock the hammer, or turn the cylinder. As I wiggled things the action returned to normal. This happened twice. The next day everything functioned perfect, even when I tried to duplicate what happened before. Today it still feels and operates normally.
Can anyone tell me what happened? Do I need to be concerned?