Broke Pietta

[grimmpaul1]

I have a 44. cal Pietta pistol that my son gave me. He shot it then let it sit, the cylinder was frozen. I soaked it and got the cylinder freed up but it still doesnt rotate freely. I tried pulling the wedge out but it was frozen also. It's the type that is locked in by the loading arm, I think that's what it's called. Anyway the wedge broke off the cylinder pin. My question is is it worth trying to fix it at this point? Or just buy a new quality pistol. I fired my TC Hawken 50. cal today for the first time. Sweet.

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

I'm sure it could be gotten apart and repaired somewhat, but if the bore (the inside of the barrel) is badly rusted it's probably not worth the trouble. Don't throw it away just yet.

 

[grimmpaul1]

Yeah I have a bore light coming and that will probably be the deciding factor. Thanks

 

[Stantheman86]

I have a 44. cal Pietta pistol that my son gave me. He shot it then let it sit, the cylinder was frozen. I soaked it and got the cylinder freed up but it still doesnt rotate freely. I tried pulling the wedge out but it was frozen also. It's the type that is locked in by the loading arm, I think that's what it's called. Anyway the wedge broke off the cylinder pin. My question is is it worth trying to fix it at this point? Or just buy a new quality pistol. I fired my TC Hawken 50. cal today for the first time. Sweet.

I'd oil everything up with Kroil or something similar and just let it sit in the garage on a foil pan , hitting it with more oil every day then after it's penetrated, try to get everything apart to see what you're working with.......it may not be that bad

 

[jdesro]

Fix it. It'll be a fun project and, if it is a more recent model Pietta, if you do need some replacement parts it won't cost a lot to get it back up and running.

I've brought a couple revolvers back from the dead, and there is certainly a real sense of satisfaction in resuscitating something that most people would just chuck in the trash bin.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Just brought one back from a dirt nap, its fun, do it or pass it on, someone will like to have fun.

 

[William P Sepessy]

I recently acquired a used London Gray Rogers & Spencer. It was in neglected shape with a pitted barrel but I love these things and couldn't help myself. After a thorough clean-up(and new nipples) I was pleasantly surprised at the accuracy. Don't give up too soon. If this was any other gun I probably would have passed and I'm glad I saved one more "veteran".

 

[Jappo]

I realize this is an old post. But I think grimm is talking about a Remington. If it is, you will have to disassemble it. After you remove the hammer you can punch the pin (wedge) out. I have some pins somewhere around here.
Does it look like the picture I sent?

 

[Jappo]

I realize this is an old post. But I think grimm is talking about a Remington. If it is, you will have to disassemble it. After you remove the hammer you can punch the pin (wedge) out. I have some pins somewhere around here.
Does it look like the picture I sent?

BTW, I’m always looking for something like this. I’ve brought many back to running again. The bore doesn’t really matter. Might hurt the accuracy but it’s great for just plinking.

 

[Stantheman86]

My coworker was supposed to give me an old beater Colt type brasser from the Navy Arms era , that he found in his late uncle's stuff and apparently the internals "disintegrated "

I don't expect to ever get it because most people forget stuff

It's probably a lost cause anyway, I'm like if you "restore" it you'll still have a butter framed , probably never shootable wallhanger anyway

 

[grimmpaul1]

Ok I have successfully got the frozen cylinder pin out and the gun apart. Now I need to reassemble it I have had the hammer and trigger groups out and need assistance putting them back. Is there and manuals available or threads showing the procedure ?

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

Is it a Remington (like Jappo's picture above)?

 

[Jappo]

Ok I have successfully got the frozen cylinder pin out and the gun apart. Now I need to reassemble it I have had the hammer and trigger groups out and need assistance putting them back. Is there and manuals available or threads showing the procedure ?

Google is your friend

 

[grimmpaul1]

Google is your friend

Thanks all done works good. Thanks again

 

[grimmpaul1]

Thanks for all the help with getting this thing apart and back together again. It soaked for the better part of a month, then still had to remove the hammer to punch out the old pin. So now its on to cleaning the cylinder up, it's the worst of the rust. Should clean up well then learn to cold blue. The rest of the gun looks good so if worse case I buy a new cylinder I'm still good.

 

[grimmpaul1]

Is it a Remington (like Jappo's picture above)?

Yes it's a Remington

 

[Jappo]

Thanks for all the help with getting this thing apart and back together again. It soaked for the better part of a month, then still had to remove the hammer to punch out the old pin. So now its on to cleaning the cylinder up, it's the worst of the rust. Should clean up well then learn to cold blue. The rest of the gun looks good so if worse case I buy a new cylinder I'm still good.

Well good, glad you got it done. Enjoy

 

[Bunk]

there is a lesson to be learned here. If you have had the fun of shooting a gun with black powder or substitute it must be cleaned...quickly.
It is the price we pay for the fun.
Lesson learned i hope.
Bunk

 

[grimmpaul1]

there is a lesson to be learned here. If you have had the fun of shooting a gun with black powder or substitute it must be cleaned...quickly.
It is the price we pay for the fun.
Lesson learned i hope.
Bunk

My son learned the lesson, I just ended up with the results. Now what.s the best method to clean the brass up? Brasso ?

 

[Jappo]

My son learned the lesson, I just ended up with the results. Now what.s the best method to clean the brass up? Brasso ?

Louisiana hot sauce. Be careful not to get it on the blueing.