Hole in Cylinder for base pin is ROUGH!

[JLarsson]

I saw a SS 4-7/8" Super BH today and the base pin hole in the cylinder was very rough. Actually, about half of it was rough, and the other half looked pretty good.

By "rough", I mean that it looked like ridges perpendicular to the length of the hole. There is not excessive play in the cylinder as far as I can tell, and it is reported to shoot well.

Could something like this cause problems down the road? Thanks.

 

[David Bradshaw]

JLarson.... providing your cylinder is firm, with minimal endshake and minimal or no wiggle on cylinder pin, annular rings shouldn't matter. I grease a single action cylinder pin, along with the ratchet, with moly-disulfide chassis grease or Anti-Seize Compound. And lube lockwork with motor oil or grease. Synthetic lube in the North Country. Trucks and tractors aren't the only equipment likes grease.
David Bradshaw

 

[JLarsson]

Thanks for the input. I have used Gunslick graphite-based lubricant on the base pin and base pin cylinder hole before. I'm looking at this one to buy, so will have to wait until I get it to lube it.

It just seemed excessive. I'll try to get some good pictures and post them.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

I have a couple that are rough inside. No excess play like you said so I just wont loose any sleep over it.

 

[hawkeye]

I have a Ruger Blackhawk Bisley that has a rough cylinder bore but it seems to be pretty solid. Others have had the same issue with little or no cylinder problems.

 

[JLarsson]

You guys have given me the encouragement I needed. I'm going to pick it up. Thanks!