Peacemaker hammer vs. Open-top hammer..?

No way to tell without having the gun and the hammer to try.

Jim

The collectors on the Colt Forum might answer that for you.

Highly doubtful, because the upper part of the two hammers are entirely different shapes and configurations. I suppose if someone did a lot of cutting and welding they might create something, but as Jim said you'd have to look over both hammers and compare them.

I have examined a lot of "open top" Colt cap-lock and cartridge converted revolvers, as well as a fair number of S.A.A's, and this is the first time I've heard this proposal.

However years ago some of the fast-draw folks that were into fanning would cut and bend the hammer spur to make a more vertical profile. If that is what you have in mind, yes - it can be, and has been done.

However I do not recommend fanning or otherwise speed shooting an S.A.A. unless it has gone through some major modifications by a gunsmith specializing in this work.

Yup... The did that because you are suppose to place your thumb across the spur when cocking the hammer, rather then with the front joint in line with the spur.

You can cut off the present spur, weld a block of steel on the back, and shape it into whatever you want. That too has been done before.

Actually not wanting the more vertical hammer. I was lookin at a open top for concealed carry and the hammer sits too high. The 1873 style sits more closer to the grip.

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Your best bet is to have the hammer spur bent down a bit. That would be cheaper than modifying an SAA hammer.

Yes, lowering the hammer can be done. Here's my 1860 Replica (with a cartridge conversion cylinder) that would look somewhat similar to a '72 Open Top to give you an idea what it might look like.