1851 threads stripped

[kansas_volunteer]

I have a Hawes 1851 Navy from back in '70s. It is overall in excellent condition. However, for the first time ever, I decided to disassemble it, just for the heck of it, I guess, and when putting it back together managed to strip the screw that goes through the front of the trigger guard. Any suggestions on how to remedy the problem? Could I just LocTite the screw in place and forget about it?

 

[Zonie]

When you say you stripped the threads are you speaking of the screw, the hole or both?

If it is just the screw you can probably find a metric threaded screw at your local hardware store.

It won't have the right shaped head but if you have an electric drill and a small metal file the head of a round head screw can usually be reshaped to end up with something that will work.

 

[M. De Land]

If it is the screw then that's easy just chase the threads with an appropriate tap and replace,if it is the female in the frame than drill out to the next size, re-tap, turn the screw head diameter to fit the screw head seat and your back in business.MD