Hopkins & Allen XL No. 5 Hammer?

[Skofnung]

Hi Ya'll.

I am in possession of my Great Grandmother's storied pistol, a Hopkins & Allen XL No. 5 .38 S&W. A classic example of a "Suicide Special" of the late 19th Century that did yeoman's service protecting her home on at least one occasion.

Somewhere along the line the hammer cracked, right where the arbor screw passes through. Thus, the hammer will not cock.

Now I know that it is probably for the best that it does not work, as shooting it would be a bad idea. But for some irrational reason I just want to get it back to working condition.

I've looked at Numrich, and done several Google searches, but I can't seem to find anything.

Is there any hope besides fabricating a new one?

 

[dfariswheel]

Gun Parts Corporation actually bought what was left of H&A so you might try actually contacting them.

Also, Dixie Gun Works carry a lot of antique parts.

 

[Skofnung]

I looked on both sites before, to no avail. Perhaps I'll give them a call to see if they have one squirreled away somewhere.

Thanks.

 

[Jim K]

A call or better an e-mail to GPC is always a good idea on odd parts. They only list parts if they have a certain number, but they always have some stuff around that you have to ask for.

P.S., if that hammer is steel, it can probably be welded or if iron it can be brazed. Either would let the gun look OK even if you wouldn't want to shoot it. It all depends on how much you want it to look right.

Jim