Question about Thompson Contender Hinge Pin

[44-henry]

I purchased an older Thompson Contender frame recently that is in excellent shape, but is missing the hinge pin. I had another Contender and measured the hinge pin and turned a replacement; however, I'm not sure what the correct heat treatment would be for it. I have the knowledge and equipment to heat treat the pin if I know what the specs would be for it. I turned the replacement out of 01; however, I could easily make it out of mild steel and caseharden it if that would work. Any ideas?

 

[rcmodel]

Best Idea would be to call T/C and have them send you a new hinge pin.

I don't know what the proper material and heat treatment spec is, but it isn't case hardened mild steel I betcha!

rc

 

[JJE]

If T/C can't / won't give you the info, you might try Mike Bellm - he sells aftermarket pins and obviously knows how they're made (bellmtcs.com)

 

[vhram]

2nd vote for Mike Bellm, the pins he sells are a tighter tolerance for a better fit.

 

[Kernel]

You can pick up a hinge pin on eBay for five or six bucks.

 

[nicholst55]

You can pick up a hinge pin on eBay for five or six bucks.

T/C will prolly send you one for free.