motorcycle_dan
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Okay got to checking all my C&B revolvers. Wanted to dress all the nipples and verify the size for future reference.
Most of the Italian guns Nipples are threaded M6 x .75
My ROA is 12-28
Then I have this used Colt style stainless steel revolver
Written on the barrel is:
Model 1860 Army .44cal (left side)
Black Powder Only, Made in Italy (right side)
Sile Inc. - N.Y. - N.Y. (top)
It is close to M6 x .75 which screw in about two turns then start tightening up. I spent the day looking for other possible thread size.
What it is NOT.
Not M6 x .75 (this is closest) it seems slightly more coarse than .75
Not M6 x 1.0
Not M5 or M7
Not 12-28
Not 12-24
Not 1/4-28
Not 1/4-20
What are other thread sizes that are common or uncommon to pistols made in Italy?
Is there such a thing as M6 x 0.9
My goal today was to find a machine nut for each size nipple. Screw the nipple into the nut, Chuck that in a drill press and use a file or stone to dress the mushroomed ends.
For the experts out there, please reply with links to where I might find a set of replacement nipples. The guy from Big Iron Gunworks, if you're listening and know what I need, give me a call. I just placed an order so you should have my phone number. Dan Pauley in Mount Vernon, OH.
Guess I could take a picture and send it as well.
Will edit later.
Most of the Italian guns Nipples are threaded M6 x .75
My ROA is 12-28
Then I have this used Colt style stainless steel revolver
Written on the barrel is:
Model 1860 Army .44cal (left side)
Black Powder Only, Made in Italy (right side)
Sile Inc. - N.Y. - N.Y. (top)
It is close to M6 x .75 which screw in about two turns then start tightening up. I spent the day looking for other possible thread size.
What it is NOT.
Not M6 x .75 (this is closest) it seems slightly more coarse than .75
Not M6 x 1.0
Not M5 or M7
Not 12-28
Not 12-24
Not 1/4-28
Not 1/4-20
What are other thread sizes that are common or uncommon to pistols made in Italy?
Is there such a thing as M6 x 0.9
My goal today was to find a machine nut for each size nipple. Screw the nipple into the nut, Chuck that in a drill press and use a file or stone to dress the mushroomed ends.
For the experts out there, please reply with links to where I might find a set of replacement nipples. The guy from Big Iron Gunworks, if you're listening and know what I need, give me a call. I just placed an order so you should have my phone number. Dan Pauley in Mount Vernon, OH.
Guess I could take a picture and send it as well.
Will edit later.