Renegade Hammer sticks on half cock

[gun_dog]

Every now and then the hammer sticks on half cock and is a little sticky. Does not seem to have enough force behind it. How do I remove that assembly to inspect it? I pulled the screw on the other side but do I need to take the trigger guard and assembly off also? Anything I need to look out for? This is a 1970's gun that has sat around for years without any use. I am not the original owner so the TC warranty does not apply.

[captchee]

ya pull the side screw and the lock can be pulled out. you dont have to  take the triggers out unless you want to .
Couple of things to look for .
 To much greese , oil dirt , what have you on the tumbler . Thus causing the fly to drag and not cover the half cock  once the tumbler comes to full cock and the sear engages .

 I would also look  around the sear itself . If gunk , rust and what have you has built up there it can cause the  sear to drag ,IE have enough movement to disengage the full cock but catch the ½ cock  .

 Also  look at the fly and the sear face . Because its caught a couple times it could have a bur that has formed . once this happens if its not removed  , it will continue to get worse tell it either brakes the half cock or the sear .

Also don’t forget TC has always had a very good warrantee on their rifles .
I have not heard if S&W is going to honor those warrantees or not  . But if you need work done  I would sure give them a call .
 They can test the main  coil spring as well .  If the rifle has been used a lot it just maybe time for a little overhaul

[Idaho Ron]

captchee, has it right.
 Also check this, There is a spring loaded plunger on the rear of the lock (i don't know the name of it). When the trigger is pulled the plunger is forced up.  I had one that rusted right there. I had bought the gun used and I don't think the guy ever cleaned the lock. Use a small wire brush to clean the rust off. Rotate the hammer and scrub, also have some one shoot WD 40 into the plunger at the same time as you scrub. You will need to hold the hammer open and work the lever that disengages the sear at the same time as you scrub. It is a real tough thing to do with two hands. That is why you need someone to squirt the wd40
I just finished doing this to my son's Renegade rifle.   Ron

[gun_dog]

Thanks! You guys were right. When I pulled the lock out there was some junk and rust buildup. I cleaned it up and it seems to be doing much better!

[Will Bison]

And the best part is that T/C (Now Smith & Wesson) will fix any problems. T/C has always been a leader in backing products even if pre-owned.

[encore3006]

I ditto what was said by captchee and will bison. T/C's service department has always treated me more than fair. Regardless if I was the original owner or not. I recently sent a peep sight in that took a strong hit bending the screw-in aperture. I fully expected to pay something. It came back to me fully repaired and at no cost other than shipping it to them. I sent in a flintlock hawkin and they rebuilt the lock as well as refit some items to the stock...at no cost. And on and on... If your hammer still acts up or you feel unfortable with anything, box up the entire item and ship it to them. You may be pleasantly surprised at what you get back.

[Biff Mayhem]

You can be the third owner of that gun thirty years later and T/C will still get her working properly for free. All you pay is one-way shipping. Call T/C by phone prior to shipping for instructions.