Recent content by marlin4570

I ran across a Rolling Block, carbine size, rifle chambered in 44 Special. 44 Special was stampted on top of the barrel. I could find no other information stamped on the receiver or barrel. The dealer had no other information. The rifle is in excellent condition. Looks new. If it is a...

I will attempt pics tonight. I don't know if my camera will allow the detail necessary. All I took out was the trigger group. I believe that is fairly straight forward. I did use the WD40 on it! Since it works fine without using the set trigger, I wonder if something with that part is...

I have a 1874 Sharps with the set trigger. I have had it about 2 years and never had any issues with it until now. At first, the hammer failed to catch when pulling it back. If I attempted a couple times it would finally catch. I read and learned about the adjustment screw behind the set...

With the hammer back, I measure .035" cylinder gap. Seems huge compared to my Blackhawk! I measured the width at each end of both wedges figuring that is where the original didn't get damaged. The old wedge measures .629" and . 585". The new wedge measures .673" and .630". I suppose the...

1847 Walker Wedge Issue I had a wedge get serverly abused when shooting my new, old Walker made by ASM in 1986. I received a new wedge from VTI. I purchased an ASM version. I noticed this one wouldn't go in at all. It is a bit larger than the one from my Walker, seems wider. Of course the...

FFFG vs FFG While reading through the forum today, I saw an older post and I believe the post stated 50 grains FFG for the Walker not FFFG. From my understanding there is a big difference. I can't find the reference. But, when people are shooting 50 to 60 grains, which are they using FFG or...

Thanks - Battered wedge help mykeal, Thanks for the info to help me locate a wedge. I had never heard of VTI gun parts. I was pleased with the fact they had no minimum order and shipping was reasonable so I ordered an ASM wedge assembly. Meanwhile I was able to clean-up and reform the...

ASM Bent Wedge I bought an 1847 Walker by ASM. Unknown who owned it or it's previous history. According to the codes on the frame it was manufactured in 1986. From reading previous posts on this site it appears some have had wedge issues and some haven't. The wedge on this firearm was in...

Thank you Sltm 1. ASM 1986. I guess my Walker was relatively early in their production run.

I just purchased an Armi San Marcos Walker with a 4 digit serial number. I did not purchase it from the original owner and there is no box or documentation. I searched for any sort of data that may give me a general feel for when this firearm was produced. Does anyone have a general feel for...