1860 arbor removed

[Bad Karma]

I think the arbor was weakened by the drilling and certainly when I was unscrewing it. Before I started it appeared to be straight with the cylinder lining up well. I am pretty sure the receiver is true. If that is the case, would a new arbor and jb work if the arbor was installed square to the receiver? It's not a gun I would ever sell. It was my dads from when he bought it new in the 60's

The hammer face is mauled as well. Since it was your dad’s I would try and fit a new arbor to the frame for the purpose of assembling it and displaying it. I have a box for one around here somewhere, I’ll see if I can find it for you.

I’ve never been terribly impressed with the fitting and finish of the Centaure revolvers and making this one into a shooter would be a challenge.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

The hammer face is mauled as well. Since it was your dad’s I would try and fit a new arbor to the frame for the purpose of assembling it and displaying it. I have a box for one around here somewhere, I’ll see if I can find it for you.

I’ve never been terribly impressed with the fitting and finish of the Centaure revolvers and making this one into a shooter would be a challenge.

Thanks BK

 

[M. De Land]

I finally got around to drilling and removing the loose arbor. I think it may have been removed and repinned at least once before. What are your thoughts on the strength of this?

If it were mine I wouldn't hesitate to turn a new arbor of A-2, broach a wedge slot and head down the road. It will need to be heat treated and temper drawn but A-2 is remarkably stable from warpage being air quenched.
I'd fit the thread snug to major diameter and perhaps cut a bit of compression fit on the front to support alignment. mill a new keep pin trough and put her back in use. I thread fit the same way routinely when installing new rifle barrels to receivers.

 

[B P Arn]

... I’ve never been terribly impressed with the fitting and finish of the Centaure revolvers and making this one into a shooter would be a challenge.

The quality can vary a lot on these revolvers. As usual, the older ones are generally the best.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Not sure of age but its 23xx. I'm guessing its an older one