Removing Nipples from Cylinder

[Zonie]

Reading thru a old book called ANTIQUE FIREARMS THEIR CARE, REPAIR AND RESTORATION by Ronald Lister I read something some of you might be interested in.

When trying to remove the nipples from a revolver cylinder they will be more than a match for the strength of your free hand as it tries to hold the smooth cylinder.
Rather than risking damage to the cylinder by tightening it in a vise, the author recommends taking two steel rods which are slightly smaller than the chamber diameter and wrapping some electrical tape around them. Then insert these into two chambers and clamp the exposed ends of the rods in the vise.
This will position the cylinder and keep it from turning while you direct your attention to the stubborn nipple. :grin:

zonie

 

[Pittsburghunter]

Sounds like a great little trick. I try to avoid being in that situation by using a good anti sieze compound like CVA Slick Nipple&Breechplug grease and removing and cleaning them after every range session.

 

[Zonie]

I also keep my revolvers nipples lubed but more than once I've bought used guns which never had the nipples removed even though the guns had been fired and cleaned.

The only thing that got a few of those nipples loose was the cloud of blue air floating around the room after my profane tirade was finished. :grin:

zonie

 

[Pittsburghunter]

Ah yes, that old cherokee rifle I bought has caused me to change the color of my gun room as well. Thank god I am the biggest person in the house or I would have eatin soap more than once by now with that thing. :grin:

 

[Rebel]

Ahhh yes, the Wash yer mouth out with soap days, i remember them well. Can you imagine what they would do to you in Calif. now for doing that to your kid. Proabbly be put away for life. At least longer than the rapists and murderers get.

 

[torn moc]

Yep...yer right! shur am glad I dont live in
" KALIFORNIA "

 

[Zonie]

NOT THE LIFEBOY!!!!!!!
I'LL GO BLIND!!!!

zonie

 

[Rebel]

Lifeboy, i wish. My mom used Tide detergent.

 

[peashooterJoe]

I use the Smith and Wesson Extractor Support Tool 080-720-038 made by Brownnells. This only works for .36, had to make one for the .44. I used it on S & W before I found the dark side. Both ways are a time saving from the Blue Streak. :rotf:

 

[yooper]

LIFEBOY or TIDE...My mom used tha liquid dish stuff...All I remember was it was yellow..."SOAP POISONING"

 

[robinghewitt]

I have a way with revolver nipples, I always say, "Either the nipple comes out or the tool breaks".

Only ever failed once, got two out, then the tool broke :rotf:

 

[Blizzard of '93]

Tough one Robin, but there's hope 4 it I think. :hmm: Soak good in warm penetrating oil or heat up then soak. Secure cylinder in vise using aluminum angle on both sides. Then use left-cutting drill near ID size of thread. May bring them out if not a punch at the nipple flange when cylinder is securely held will surely back 'em loose.