Ruger bearcat

[wily]

the screw that holds the pin that holds the cylinder in fell out...now the pin slides even if not pushed in...on my single six...it feels like it's spring loaded.  This one doesn't.

The screw is two pieces...one side is a pin...and the other is almost like a nut...but looks similar to the other side (one in picture) 

I put it back together but it isn't right...the screw is sloppy and allows the pin to slip in and out.

 Anybody have any experience with an old bearcat? 

I'm not very mechanical...Thanks

[jdmidwest]

I have shot a bearcat many times. I love the little six shooter and was due to inherit one from my uncle. But his family took it. 

I think there is a spring in it. Have to look at a parts explosion to see what all is there. You should find one online or I can look tonight. 

[wily]

Thank you...I found a owners manjual on-line for the new model...and it lists a base pin spring.  I assume the old model is the same.  I will try midway and see if they have one.

It is a cool gun...I traded the walther for it...going to give it to my son.

[jdmidwest]

You may need to go to Ruger on that one.  Spring #5 is what you are missing.  You may be able to make one out of a ball point pen.  Brownells may have one.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/ruger/revolvers-ruger/old-mdl-bearcat

[Deadstream]

I'm getting ready to order stuff from them if I can help.   They have a great website and have never not delivered what I ordered.

[wily]

I tried the ballpoint pin spring...too big a round to fit thru the hole.  

Deadstream...if you can figure it out...I'd make it up to you somehow...let me know

[Deadstream]

Can't add it to my order, out of stock.     Midway shows they have them.

[wily]

I ordered one...I guess we'll see if I am smart enough to put it back together on thursday

[MOPanfisher]

If it is what I think, this video at about 5:30 will show what you need to do.  

[jdmidwest]

It should be easy enough. A drop of blue loctite should keep it from falling apart again.