Recent content by Gene44

Success! The problem did turn out to be just a little rust in the wrong place. I looked for the little spring and it seemed to be in the right place as you-all described it. I did some picking around and used an ice cream bar stick to gently pry the loading gate and it moved open a little...

Thanks for the replies. Can anyone be more specific about what I am looking for. The gun is not disassembled. (yet) Where exactly do I look and how do I get there. I haven't disassembled it because the loading gate prevents me from removing the cylinder. Can I see anything looking down the...

I just purchased a Ruger new model single six 22/22mag revolver. It was owned by a friend for the last 20 years and may be unfired. The loading gate is stuck in the closed position,with the hammer down. It does not move no matter what the hammer position is. The gun cocks and dry fires...