Removing stuck nipples in ORIGINAL 1860 COLT ARMY

[25th Tropic Lightning]

Hi Everyone. I've been soaking my cylinder for 4-5 mos. In Kroil oil.
Tried twisting and tapping with a hammer on the nipple wrench to pop some nipples loose.
SNAP, broke the nipple wrench.
Ordered from S&S.
Any ideas? These babies are stuck.
Thanks for any tips.
Terry

 

[Speedo66]

Try heat also. Best penetrant is supposed to be 50/50 mix of acetone and trans. fluid.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

On mine, I use an El Pato can with atf/acetone on the *warmer* setting on the stove or - if my wife is watching - out on the electric grill.

Also, before engaging the wrench, use a pin-starter punch over the nipple to tap it stoutly a couple few times. Then, before fully committing to lefty-loosey, give it ever so little a tightening push. Just a tiny bit as much to set the wrench as anything.

Todd.

 

[25th Tropic Lightning]

On mine, I use an El Pato can with atf/acetone on the *warmer* setting on the stove or - if my wife is watching - out on the electric grill.

Also, before engaging the wrench, use a pin-starter punch over the nipple to tap it stoutly a couple few times. Then, before fully committing to lefty-loosey, give it ever so little a tightening push. Just a tiny bit as much to set the wrench as anything.

Todd.

Thanks Guys! Will try this! Gonna get another nipple wrench ordered.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Thanks Guys! Will try this! Gonna get another nipple wrench ordered.

Also, while I wouldn't heat it (the wrench) - being winter now - I would make sure the wrench isn't *outside cold* as in my case I would likely be playing in the shed even in winter.

Pocket-warm would be fine if it is otherwise used or stored outside the house.

Todd.

 

[Speedo66]

Be nice to enjoy a photo of your original revolver.

 

[25th Tropic Lightning]

Be nice to enjoy a photo of your original revolver.

Here she is! All matching #'s. Ordnance stamps on both sides.
She's a SWEETIE!

 

[Speedo66]

That's great, thanks for the excellent pictures!

I'm so used to seeing brand new shiny reproductions, it's nice to see an original in it's actual state.

 

[25th Tropic Lightning]

OK guys! Cylinder is soaking!
Waiting for NEW wrench!
Thanks for the tips!

 

[Rex in OTZ]

Use a drill press.
https://www.firearmstalk.com/thread...-tweaking-it-to-fit-and-work-properly.122747/

 

[25th Tropic Lightning]

Thanks for the info and tips!

 

[Rex in OTZ]

The drill press is a godsend in removing nipples.
Once you free the nipple, clean the cylinder threads well then apply a good quality anti-seize compound and just snug the nipples, they dont need to be smoked in using vein popping torque.
Remember anti-seize makes over-torqueing a real possibility, the mechanical advantage of using anti-seize reduces the ammount of torque needed to tighten a threaded item

With modern tecnology itd been best if Id googled cap and ball cylinder wrenches 'Best Rated' would have headed off my woes at the get-go.

Them nipples should be a snug fit but not overly tight, the reason being they have a square shoulder they tighten against.

 

[1KPerDay]

Interested in how this turned out. I have three 40+ year old replica cap and balls that as far as I know have never been disassembled. I snapped one of my good gunsmithing screwdrivers trying to remove the hammer screw on one. It’s soaking in PB blaster now but I have no confidence I can get all the screws out, let alone the nipples.

 

[BBBBill]

@ 25th Tropic Lightning , I can't help with your problem, but just wanted to give a shout out as one who served alongside the 2-5 in A'stan in Oruzgun 2004. Fond memories of the Bobcats.

 

[25th Tropic Lightning]

BBBBILL,
I've tried to send you a PM.
I can't figure it out!
Help me someone!
Thank you!
Terry

 

[BBBBill]

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[FROGO207]

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