Old gun I inherited

Because the lock was converted to percussion, the hammer dates from that time. It was a replacement part.
In all likelihood, the hammer was a very conventional flat faced one. There is no point in making one from scratch. An original hammer could be adapted, and would look correct. Or, a new reproduction could be installed and finished so that it doesn't look out of place. A catch with using an original is that it will have the square hole already cut. The chances of the orientation being correct are slim.
Carefully measure the distance from the center of the tumbler to the tip of the nipple. That is the throw of the hammer. It will probably by close to 1 1/2" -1 5/8". Post this number - it will help people help you.
Then there is the lateral offset to consider, but this won't be dramatic.
Apart from any family value, this gun has significant monetary value. Whatever restoration is done, it should be done in a manner that does no harm. Any cleaning should be done gently and respectfully. The last thing you want is to have damage done by someone who doesn't know what he is doing.
 
tiriaq said:
Because the lock was converted to percussion, the hammer dates from that time. It was a replacement part.
In all likelihood, the hammer was a very conventional flat faced one. There is no point in making one from scratch. An original hammer could be adapted, and would look correct. Or, a new reproduction could be installed and finished so that it doesn't look out of place. A catch with using an original is that it will have the square hole already cut. The chances of the orientation being correct are slim.
Carefully measure the distance from the center of the tumbler to the tip of the nipple. That is the throw of the hammer. It will probably by close to 1 1/2" -1 5/8". Post this number - it will help people help you.
Then there is the lateral offset to consider, but this won't be dramatic.
Apart from any family value, this gun has significant monetary value. Whatever restoration is done, it should be done in a manner that does no harm. Any cleaning should be done gently and respectfully. The last thing you want is to have damage done by someone who doesn't know what he is doing.
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I understand your advice, I will not alter its appearance in any way . thank you
 
tiriaq said:
Because the lock was converted to percussion, the hammer dates from that time. It was a replacement part.
In all likelihood, the hammer was a very conventional flat faced one. There is no point in making one from scratch. An original hammer could be adapted, and would look correct. Or, a new reproduction could be installed and finished so that it doesn't look out of place. A catch with using an original is that it will have the square hole already cut. The chances of the orientation being correct are slim.
Carefully measure the distance from the center of the tumbler to the tip of the nipple. That is the throw of the hammer. It will probably by close to 1 1/2" -1 5/8". Post this number - it will help people help you.
Then there is the lateral offset to consider, but this won't be dramatic.
Apart from any family value, this gun has significant monetary value. Whatever restoration is done, it should be done in a manner that does no harm. Any cleaning should be done gently and respectfully. The last thing you want is to have damage done by someone who doesn't know what he is doing.
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I will leave clean up to the owner but think I have a good plan for a new hammer and possibly the screws(no retreading needed)
 
tokguy said:
Got a couple dozen hammers for the olden units...suspect most came of doubles.
Get ahold of me... don't know when I'll be home again...but for a deposit I can likely send you the lot...Gentleman's rules in effect.
Honor system and all that. The road to hell is paved with good intentions...done this move before and had to get a bit huffy before they sent them back.
Like really, man?
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wood800 - here is a really good chance to try original hammers and see if one is the correct size and appearance for a good match.
 
antiqueguy said:
I was going to locate a casting that could be fitted. I can age all the new parts after the fact to match.
To get the screws right I was thinking cerrosafe to find the thread size and pitch and have them turned.
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I have a cnc lathe at my home shop so I could make a new screw if I can figure out thread size and pitch
 
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