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You have made a wise decision to return it to the vendor IMO.

I tried that a few years back but could not keep the two fluids from rapidly separating. Maybe I used the wrong type of ATF? Thanks for the additional info. I think it was just called “distillate” over here but it’s use was WAY before my time. 🤣 I shall now cease and desist following this...

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I don’t have any idea what it might be called on this side of the pond. Oh well, I was just curious anyway. Thanks again.

Please explain, what is TVO? Thanks.

Add my congratulations on an astoundingly good deal! Regarding trying out your set trigger, do NOT use it with the hammer at the half-cock position. Doing so could break the tip of the sear or even possibly break the half-cock notch. Try it with the hammer down on the nipple, or at full-cock...

Looks great, but it needs some loving time on the range!

I can't address your specific question since I am not familiar with the Plainsman rifle. However, many years ago I replaced the original percussion lock (without a bridle) on a CVA Kentucky rifle with newer CVA lock that did have a bridle, as well as a fly in the tumbler. The lock plates were...

I bought 10 tins of these in the mid-'80s. Cost then was 75 cents/100. Still have a tin or maybe two around just for the heck of it.

Very happy to learn that you were able to remove that stubborn screw without having to resort to a torch, pyrotechnics, or worse. 😀 Hope you enjoy that daylights out of your revolver.

If you have access to a drill press, clamp the trigger guard frame in the drill press vise. Put a properly-fitting screwdriver bit in the chuck, bring the quill down and align it with the screw. Then, firmly applying pressure onto the screw head, clamp the quill in place. Grasp the chuck by hand...

I did grease the axle hole in the lock plate as well as the square hole in the hammer. I will take Phil’s advice and remove the grease from the hammer hole. Thanks.

Noce shooting. What was the range?

Just an update on fitting my new GPR hammer. I took the advice of both of you gentlemen. Bought a set of diamond needle files at Harbor Freight for $7 along with a clip-on jeweler's eye loupe for an additional 6 bucks. Used the loupe to examine the interior of the square hole in the new hammer...

That is sad news. Prayers for a FULL recovery. 🙏

Agreed!

Thank you gentlemen. I appreciate your help and will give my files a try.

I need some help fitting a new percussion hammer to the lock of my Lyman GPR. The old hammer nose is showing wear, as in a depression in the cup face where it has been hitting the caps for the last 35 years. Thought I would fit a new hammer and modify the old one for use with musket caps in the...

My money is on a large smile spreading across your glowing countenance as soon as you see the tight groups you will be able to shoot!

Could it possibly be an 1862 Navy?

Looks real nice from here! :thumb: