Missing Barrel Locking Pin

[mb3]

I have a Navy Arms 1851 Navy in 36 cal, that is missing one of the Barrel Locking Pins. I have had one on order from VTI sence February, apparently they are out of stock. I got this gun off GB and have not fired her yet, but I am anxious to try her out. The gun was made in the 70's but has never been fired. There are no drag marks or any evidence the gun did anything but sit in a display case. It likely came from the factory without two locking pins. What do you think; is she safe to shoot?

 

[junkman_01]

If you mean the alignment pins at the front of the frame, you can make one from drill rod. One should be sufficient to shoot the revolver though until you can replace the missing one though. I would shoot it that way.

 

[mykeal]

I'd make one out of a drill bit shank.

 

[mb3]

I have thought about drilling the hole out, and filling it with a drill shank to match the diameter of the one locking pin. I guess I could put some lock tight or adhesive to hold it in.

 

[junkman_01]

They are originally a interference fit.

 

[mb3]

Does that mean a tight fit?

 

[junkman_01]

Yes that means a tight fit in the frame and a slip fit in the barrel lug.

 

[mb3]

Thank you

 

[Lunie]

I just lost both pins.