snake eye's nipple wrench??? pics added

[adkmountainken]

just picked up a Snake Eyes pistol and want to remove nipples to clean where can i find a wrench for it? seems the normal cap and ball wrenches are way to long to get in there any help??

 

[adkmountainken]

anyone?

 

[Notchy Bob]

I’m not familiar with the Snake Eyes pistol. A picture would help.

If you need a really short wrench to fit a tight space, maybe one of the ratcheting nipple wrenches from Ted Cash Manufacturing would work.

Notchy Bob

 

[hawkeye2]

Are the hammers blocking access? If so just strip the gun, remove the nipples, clean and reinstall. The Snake Eyes is a very simple gun and you'll be able to clean and lube the action too.

 

[SDSmlf]

Had a snake eye pistol at one time and don’t recall any difficulty getting nipples in or out, but I do have a variety of nipple wrenches. A photograph or two would help us to understand your issue.

 

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Probably this one
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1044686049

 

[adkmountainken]

pics added

 

[No second place]

Small or needle nose pliers works for me...c

 

[hawkeye2]

There's plenty of clearance around the nipples if not end on. An open end wrench should get the job done.

 

[RiverRat]

I have a set of 4” slip joint pliers that would work perfectly.

 

[SDSmlf]

pics added

Get a set of small box wrenches. Will fit into tight spots. Handy in any shop.

 

[adkmountainken]

thanks for the reply's fellas just what i was looking for!

 

[RMFnLA]

Just remove the hammers…

 

[B P Arn]

Get a set of small box wrenches. Will fit into tight spots. Handy in any shop.

That has worked for me also, for the same type of pistol.

 

[Acorn Mush]

After loosening the nipple, you might want to try pushing an automotive vacuum line cap onto the cone to make it easier to remove and reinstall.

 

[adkmountainken]

and how does one remove the hammers??

 

[RMFnLA]

and how does one remove the hammers??

Remove the grips.

There will be a screw underneath that they pivot on.

 

[adkmountainken]

small box wrench worked perfect i would prefer not to takes of grips and hammers just to remove nipples.

 

[RMFnLA]

small box wrench worked perfect i would prefer not to takes of grips and hammers just to remove nipples.

You’ll probably want to clean in there at some point.

BP is pretty messy stuff.