Nipple thread size on original Colt 1860 Army

[BioGuy]

I recently purchased an original Colt 1860 Army, serial number 87084. All parts are original, except the nipples (which are modern, with a stainless steel look).

After hours of internet research, to no avail, would any of you know the nipple thread size for this revolver, and where I could find replacement nipples (that look like the originals)? Thanks.

 

[Old Fuff]

At the moment I don’t have time to look up the thread size, but I will do so later if no one beats me to the punch.

In the meantime Dixie Gun Works has parts and nipples for original Colt cap & ball revolvers.

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www.dixiegunworks.com

 

[Prairie Dawg]

According to the Treso product list, original Colts take #11-50-17,
.225 x 32 Thread Original Colt.
A six-pack would be #11-50-176 .225 x 32 Thread Original Colt 6 pack

http://www.tresollc.com/Treso_2013-Retail-Price-List.pdf

--Dawg

 

[rcmodel]

Track of the Wolf lists this:

Nipple, .225-32 thread, for antique Colt, Remington, or Savage revolvers, .475" length, #11 CCI or Remington cap, hardened steel, ideal for restoration
Part Number: POC-I
Availability:
Price: $5.99

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/list/Item.aspx/807/2

rc

 

[44 Dave]

I have heat blued small stainless parts by heating dull red with propane torch and quenching in oil.
Might make the new nipples blend with the old Colt

 

[Skinny 1950]

I have an original 1860 Army made in 1863 with the original nipples and they will not take a #11 cap..too big. Here is a picture of the rear of the cylinder showing wear between the chambers which I think was caused by the hammer resting between the chambers as the gun was holstered and carried on a horse for a long time (some conjecture involved here):

 

[Tommygunn]

Skinny, what happened to the safety pins on the rear of the cylinder? I recall seeing one real 1860 where they were bashed flat but there was still some sign of them.
I sse none on that cylinder.