Got a new Pietta '60

[Pulp]

Either I got lucky or Pietta has learned to make the bolt a bit smaller so it will fit in the slots. Took it apart to file down the bolt, guess what, it doesn't need filing.

Haven't shot it yet, something I have to remedy.

 

[dagger dog]

I will have to do that to my 1851 Pietta . Do you file the whole bolt or just the part that sticks up out of the frame? I know to leave the hooks alone. Thanks.

 

[Crawdad1]

How about a pic of your 1860 Army?

 

[J-Bar]

I will have to do that to my 1851 Pietta . Do you file the whole bolt or just the part that sticks up out of the frame? I know to leave the hooks alone. Thanks.

If you have to narrow the bolt to fit the notches, only file the part that is visible above the water table. If you were to file the part of the bolt that remains in the frame, the bolt could wiggle while seated in the cylinder notch and allow misalignment of the chamber and barrel.

Please review Pettifogger's instructions before doing anything.

 

[Pulp]

Here ya go Crawdad:



Odd, I can get pictures of a dragonfly's eyelashes, but seems like guns are hard to photograph!

 

[Crawdad1]

Thanks Pulp!!!

Beautiful 1860 Army. Pietta is really stepping up to the plate with their blueing and case colors.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Pulp - that sure is pretty.