I ran across a Ruger old army at a pawn shop today. The price was right so I asked for a closer look.
The cylinder was rusted or powder caked on the outside. Not sure which. The outside of the barrel and receiver were in good shape. The hammer and trigger were rusted on the sides. I didn't get a look down the barrel because I worked the action a couple of times and the action locked up solid.
I pulled the hammer back to full cock and pulled the trigger with my thumb on the hammer so it wouldn't drop. As I let the hammer down the trigger froze, the hammer froze part way down, and the cylinder was locked up solid. No amount of jiggling or tugging would move any part of it in any direction.
Anyone know what might cause this?
Is it worth following up on?
Price was $250