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Just purchased a super clean used USFA single action army in 45 colt with blue finish and color casehardened frame, 4 3/4" barrel. I took it to the range for the first time and on my first shot with factory Remington 255gr LRN ammo, the cylinder locked up tight. I removed the cylinder and found the recoil shield (firing pin bushing) was recessed into the frame. This permitted the primer to back out into the frame locking up the cylinder from being cocked for the next shot. Of course, USFA is out of business.
About a year ago I purchased a Smith & Wesson Model of 1955 chambered in 45 ACP & 45 Auto Rim caliber. I had the same problem. The recoil shield was pushed back into the frame. I called S&W and they quoted me $175 to $225 and 9 to 12 months for repair. Needless to say, I did not do that. I've been looking for a good gunsmith to do the job and have found none locally.
Anyone ever have this problem and can recommend a competent smith? Or want a good deal on a USFA? LOL
Oh yeah, you can see in the picture, the loading gate is stamped "Uberti". Apparently, the very first guns used some Uberti parts before they went all American. Again, USFA sucks!
About a year ago I purchased a Smith & Wesson Model of 1955 chambered in 45 ACP & 45 Auto Rim caliber. I had the same problem. The recoil shield was pushed back into the frame. I called S&W and they quoted me $175 to $225 and 9 to 12 months for repair. Needless to say, I did not do that. I've been looking for a good gunsmith to do the job and have found none locally.
Anyone ever have this problem and can recommend a competent smith? Or want a good deal on a USFA? LOL
Oh yeah, you can see in the picture, the loading gate is stamped "Uberti". Apparently, the very first guns used some Uberti parts before they went all American. Again, USFA sucks!
thinning the herd) and have had a US FA worked on by his shop very pleased.
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