Graywolf Tate Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I have a pre-transfer bar 1873 Pietta "Liberty" in .45 Colt. The hand is the kind that has a flat leaf spring attached and the spring is broken. I have been unsuccessful so far in finding a replacement from Pietta or Numrich. I admit my search as not been exhaustive but I thought I would ask for help first. Does anyone know where I can find a hand or have suggestions how to get this gun back up and running. Information stamped on the barrel reads: MODEL S.A. 1873 CAL . 45 COLT CAT. 1456 (bottom of barrel), Liberty 1873 KBI-HBG,PA (side of barrel) and the usual Pietta markings on the top and frame. SN E02169 Thanks in advance for any and all help !! Graywolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 VTI GUN PARTS (schematic & parts list) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graywolf Tate Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Thanks Palewolf, have request in to see if in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Maybe this will help. On 4/9/2020 at 10:38 AM, J-BAR #18287 said: Since making that video I learned that a complete loop at the bottom is not necessary. A shorter length of wire anchored in the hole with epoxy works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Dixie Gun Works has a multitude of hands with springs and just the springs. Here is one for Colt SAA that may work. https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/6287/category_id/402/category_chain/616,393,394/product_name/TP1236+Spring+(fits+hand+MP1552) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I love VTI, but you can also find parts from Taylor's or Cimarron. https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/ https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/accessories/parts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Lots of folks replace them with bobby pins. Google "hand spring from a bobby pin" and you'll see lots of responses --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graywolf Tate Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thanks for all the information. I have an assortment of hand springs on the way thanks to Mike at Goons Gun Works. Going to try and keep the original hand since timing is pretty good. Will let y'all know how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 If all else fails, do the "FOREVER" fix. Drill the frame for Coil Spring and Plunger. Never ever break again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 12:37 PM, Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 said: Lots of folks replace them with bobby pins. Google "hand spring from a bobby pin" and you'll see lots of responses --Dawg You can also use a paper clip, one of those bigger ones. Graywolf, I have a stock flat spring if you want if let me know I can mail you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graywolf Tate Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 I replaced the spring yesterday and gun is back working. Considering coil spring and plunger if/when it breaks again. Thanks to all who replied, I really appreciate it !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, Graywolf Tate said: I replaced the spring yesterday and gun is back working. Considering coil spring and plunger if/when it breaks again. Thanks to all who replied, I really appreciate it !!!! Hope you have a spare. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graywolf Tate Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Just now, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Hope you have a spare. OLG Yep, a few LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I’m glad to hear you are up and running again! As you can see, it is a pretty easy fix and it’s nice that you have several spares on hand now. Personally, I have never had a hand spring break. I guess I have just been lucky! However, I do keep a couple of extras on hand. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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