Colt 1877 Lightning Gunsmith?

[.455_Hunter]

Greetings,

Can anyone recommend a gunsmith to work on a Colt 1877 Lightning Revolver (trigger spring replacement, possible re-time)? These guns seem to have a "reputation", and many smiths won't touch them.

Thanks,

Hunter

 

[Onmilo]

I just did some work on an 1877 about three months ago.

The spring replacement won't be hard to do, the re-time could be an issue and might involve some handmade parts.

I bought a copy of David Chicoines book "Gunsmithing the Firearms of the Old West." it came in handy because the internal workings of the revolver had me stumped.
I recommend you buy a copy of this book.