Swift Stoney 49735 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I have a 12 gauge hammered double gun that needs a left hammer and hammer pivot. I have been drawing a blank everywhere I have looked. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Brownell's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Hand Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Dixie Gun Works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Stoney 49735 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks Rye and Bad Hand but those were two of the places I looked first. For a shotgun that was made in the mid 1800s, it is in great shape except for the left side lock and hammer. I have been looking for the parts for almost a year and am about ready to call an end to the project and just part out the gun. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Doggle Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Not trying to be a smart ass, but it sounds like you need a REAL gunsmith. Someone with a mill and a lathe that knows how to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Not trying to be a smart ass, but it sounds like you need a REAL gunsmith. Someone with a mill and a lathe that knows how to use them. Or a CNC machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Stoney 49735 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks Boon Doggle and Jack. I have both a lathe and mill and quite a bit of experience using them. Have you looked at a 1800s hammer? I believe I would come closer to sand cast one than trying to mill it. As to the hammer pivot system, that is not as difficult and could be done on the mill but the time and effort would make it unprofitable to undertake. I think it is just one of those situations where you have to weigh the pros and cons and make a rational decision. As I said previously, I hate it because the gun is in good shape otherwise. Guess I could just put it in a corner of the shop and keep checking my sources to see if anything come available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I am always amazed at the skill and different methods out there in doing that sort of thing. If you decide to tackle it by cutting one out or casting it, I would be interested in seeing pictures! Larry makes it all look so easy on his 90 second videos that Midway posts on YouTube, but I know the skill and work involved are not so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Stoney 49735 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Midway and Brownells both make some rather complex jobs appear quite simple in their videos. The problem with sand casting is that I only have the right hammer and need the left so I am without a master from which to make a mold. As I mentioned before, it is probably time for me to retire this rascal for a bit and work on something that is more current. It is just one of those projects that seems to sit around forever and as such annoys a detailed person such as myself. I see you are from the great state of AL.In fact, you live in the same town as my sister and her husband. She is a pharmacist and he owns and operates a cattle farm outside of town. I keep saying I am going to shoot the AL state match but something always seems to come up at the last minute. Plus, Jan (Kid Nama) and I are somewhat afraid of the range due to the bullet splatter. The one year we did shoot a member of our posse was cut on the neck to the point of needing medical attention. Plus the "mystery" stage is a might scary from a safety point of view. We love the AL folks and really enjoy seeing and shooting with them at other matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Here's some sources from my files. I don't know if all of them are still in business, but perhaps you could check them out to see what they can do for you. I do hope you can find something you can use from one of these sources: The Country GunsmithPO Box 1771Dayton, TX 77535www.countrygunsmith.netPhone 936-257-1079 Jack First, Inc.1201 Trubine DriveRapid City, SD 57703Phone 605-343-9544 Bob's Gun ShopP. O. Box 200Royal, AR 71968www.gun-parts.comPhone 501-767-1970 EMPIRE GUN SHOP Danville PA 570-275-5482 craig donato Outback Parts, Illinois Sarco, Inc.P. O. Box 98323 Union StreetSterling, NJ 07980www.sarcoinc.comPhone 908-647-3800 EDIT:EDIT Also check eBay and use a number of creative search strings, such as "antique shotgun hammer" or :"shotgun parts" or "unknown shotgun parts," etc. Also check GunBroker and query similar strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train Robber 13659 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hi Stoney , Instead of trying to match the existing hammer and pivot why not pick out new ones from Dixie? Regards, Train Robber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Stoney 49735 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Cat, thanks for the additional resources. I am familiar with Jack First and Bob's but not the others. I stay glued to Gunbroker and Ebay in hopes someone will decide to part one out but thus far no luck. Train Robber, the gun is such an old classic I am reluctant to deviate from the original. While it is true it will be a wall hanger, I would like to keep it as original as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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