A34
36 Cl.
Where can I get a set of nipples that will fit an original Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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You might try Dixie Gun Works or Track of the Wolf. also try the Gunworks in Springfield, Or.
Slixshot nipples from Slixsprings. I have installed them on most of my cap 'n ball revolvers of various makes and calibers:
https://www.slixprings.com/proddetail.php?prod=SliXshot-Black-Powder-Nipples
Expensive and worth every penny to avoid those nuisance cap jams.
Also buy their nipple wrench when ordering because it's superior to anything else out there.
https://www.slixprings.com/proddetail.php?prod=SliXshot-Black-Powder-Nipples
Expensive and worth every penny to avoid those nuisance cap jams.
Also buy their nipple wrench when ordering because it's superior to anything else out there.
A34
36 Cl.
Are the repro threads the same as originals?
I am picky about tools and feel and that is spot on, it looks awkward but its perfect the way its setup.
Mixed feelings on their Nipples being superior but if I had worn nipples they would be a top choice, making sure on the threads.
ernbar
45 Cal.
A34
36 Cl.
I got 5 of 6 out. #6 broke.
It can be drilled out though its a finicky job. If you are not into that sort of thing sending it to one of the people that can.
D Yager or 45D if they don't do it probably can tell you who does.
D Yager or 45D if they don't do it probably can tell you who does.
A34
36 Cl.
I've broken 2 nipple wrenchs trying to get it out and today had no luck with an ez out. Ugh!
I've soaked it for a week in Kroil, then a week in evaporust, used a heat gun, no luck.
Uncle Miltie
50 Cal.
Man I'd never put Slix Shots on an original 1860 Colt!
S and S Firearms has exact replica nipples for about $5 each.
I use them on my original revolver.
OK, fair enough. Equip an original with originals, if they're available. You convinced me.
(I have a collection of original bolt action military rifles, and that would be my mantra for them, so it wasn't hard to see the same applies here, though I have no original vintage BP pistols).
ernbar
45 Cal.
A34
36 Cl.
Yes, ordered one from one of the black powder company's. They made it from Husky and it went tango uniform.
You can make one like the one shown, I don't see the need for the long cut up the side tho. I make them from Chinesium 1/4 drive sockets. Pick the ones that closely match the diameter of the base of the nipple. I use a Dremel cut off wheel to make the slot.
ernbar
45 Cal.
For a better fit in my Dragoon and R&S. The brand new Dragoon had stuck nipples right out of the box done by the Uberti gorilla that torqued them out to the max. That deep socket wrench did the trick.
