Uberti 1849 Colt Nipple Wrench

[Blackpowdershooter44]

Hi,
I was wondering if any of you all have to use a different nipple wrench on your 1849 Colt pocket replica's? I was trying a Ted Cash ratcheting model and it is just a smidge to wide.

Thanks.

 

[Bubba32]

probably. I say this because 20 years ago I tried to order a '49 Colt repro from Dixie gun works. Bought the required nipple wrench and some balls. The nipple wrench was much smaller than the run of the mill nipple wrench most places sell for C&B guns. After about 7-8 months of waiting and still no estimated delivery date, I canceled the order and got my money back. Right thing to do for me at the time, but I sometimes wished I had waited...would be nice to have that one today.

 

[Pocket]

I use this DYI on my Wells Fargo, my vest pocket derringer, for that matter on all of my black powders guns.
5mm 1/4 " drive deep socket, whittled out with a dremel.
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[Ephraim Kibbey]

Nipple Wrenches, Cap and Ball Nipple Wrenches, Musket Nipple Wrinches, Colt Nipple Wrenches (possibleshop.com)
Note the ones with the .185 and .177 inch slots!
Measure the distance between the flats of your nipples.
The cross slot Paterson wrench is another one they list as out of stock but I did not try to order any of the others so they may be out too!
Muzzleloader Tools, Bore Lights, Main Spring Vice, Wedge Pinn Pullers, Nipple Picks (possibleshop.com)
also:
Nipple Wrench for Revolvers, for 1858 Remington .44 Revolver, .31 & .36 Pocket & Police Model Colt Revolvers, and other revolvers with a tight nipple recess - Track of the Wolf

 

[grter]

If it's an older model I do not know but the newer made pocket model seems to take the same size wrench as regular sized revolvers but some wrenches may be too thick to fit down into the area where the nipple is seated.

For example the universal nipple wrench, my favorite, won't fit, but a small cheapo (but good quality spring like steel I think) double sided nipple wrench with the sliding T handle in the middle I have had for ages that works on Remingtons fit's the slots of the newer pocket model fine on both ends. Each end is slightly different but not enough to make it non working.

The cheaper one has less metal around the outer perimeter (thinner) allowing a fit. I wish I remembered the brand name but I have long forgot and it's unmarked. I am glad it was handy.

Now I don't if the .31 calibers have the same size dimensions as the .36 pocket models as far as the nipples and recesses are concerned. My impression is there is no difference at all. Maybe someone else knows for sure.

 

[Mike 56]

I make my nipple wrenches from 1/4 sockets same as Pocket. I use a 3/16 socket I had to turn down the out side of the socket to fit my 49 pocket pistol. I use one nipple wrench for all my cap and ball revolvers Dragons down to my pocket pistol. If you take the time to make one you will never buy another nipple wrench.

 

[Blackpowdershooter44]

I picked up a couple 5 mm sockets, going to give them a go and see how they do.