*&@#...Broke my Pietta '58 Rem

[packarat]

Well it was really my fault. I did not clean it for two weeks after firing about 6 cylinders. The cylinder pin got really stuck. To the point that the gun wouldn't cycle and I couldn't pull out the pin. Instead of trying to soak it in anything I decided to bully out the pin.

The thing would not budge by hand so the next step was the hammer. After looking at some screwdrivers I decided to be nice to the @#$%*!% thing and use a wood dowel. I carefully placed said dowel on the cross section used to pul out the pin. I then gently started tapping on the dowel. Thing wouldn't budge...

After using a bit more force you can most likely guess what happened next, cross section breaks off clean *&@# :banghead:

Tried to work in some needle nose and there wasn't enough surface to grip. Found the hole under the hammer (after dissambling the rest of the gun). This is where I got medievel. Knew I had already lost the pin I hammered on that sucker from behind like a hillbilly from the movie Deliverence (no offense to actual hillbillys implied).

After about 10 really good whacks with a blunt nose phillips and hammer I finally got the pin out and chucked it across the garage. I then carefully scrubbed and cleaned the rest of the parts while swearing up a $#%@storm.

Public Service Announcement to self...Clean your guns the same day, period.

So now that I'm done with my tirade, I'm ready to ask for some help. I need to order a new cylinder pin. I know of Brownells and Midway for possible part suppliers. Has anyone replaced their cylinder pin on a Pietta '58 Rem from one of these companies. I'm looking for a good fit and possibly in the white as I've deblued the gun.

Any help is appreciated, Thanks

 

[Voodoochile]

Try this Remington Copy cylinder pin from Dixie Gun Works that is what I used on my Pietta, you'll just need to take the bluing off which shouldn't be a problem.

You can also try Taylors Firearms Pietta NMA parts as well.

VTI gun parts are usually very good in price & parts but as of late they have been out of stock in a lot of items.

 

[messerist]

Try http://vtigunparts.comThey are pretty good folks to work with from my experience

 

[BHP FAN]

+1 for VTI...by the way,I have the same day cleaning rule for about the same reason.

 

[packarat]

Thanks!

I forgot about Dixie and will probably go that route to pick up a few other things. I saw the VTIgunparts site but there is nothing else I need from them. I want to make the shipping charges count

Not to highjack my own thread but I was wondering if any of you had experience with these loading stands.

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=13876

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=11557

My thought is that by removing the cylinder I can keep the fouling down and shoot more than 5-6 cylinders before a breakdown and cleaning. This would get me too wipe down the pin before or after loading the cylinder.

I've tried Butter bore but it seems to create more smoke and I can't track my shots much less see in front of me. I like the wonder wad approach but that only allows 4-5 cylinders before I need to breakdown and clean.

 

[BHP FAN]

Those loading stands are great,but are one caliber only.Other more expensive stands load multiple calibers.I have both,and use the light weight simple stand you have pictured for at the range.and the expensive,multi-caliber one for loading cylinders at home,on the bench.Try coating your cylinder pin with thirty wt motor oil,or 3 in one oil.

 

[Voodoochile]

I use my bullet lube "50/50 Bees Wax & Crisco" as a lube for my cylinder pin & I have 2 spare cylinders.
Every other cylinder I'll wipe the pin down & sometimes relube, most times I just wipe it down & continue on.

 

[sundance44s]

Alot of problem over something a little windex or warm water sprayed on the face of the cylinder and let soak for a min could have cured .
Next time just spray the face of the cylinder and spin it untill it spins free then the cylinder pin will come right out .

 

[madcratebuilder]

A member here, 6gun4fun, makes a loading stand that is really nice. It fits every revolver and caliber I have tried, Colts, Remingtons, LeMats. It does cost a bit more, but I think the versatility makes it a good buy. If you plan on a diverse collection of C&B revolvers it may be the best choice.

www.sixgunforfun.com

 

[Snaggletooth]

Packrat, you violated one of the shooting rules. "Never let the sun set on a dirty gun." Im trying to find out who said it. Does anyone have the answer?