Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 A new toy was delivered today. Just a fun little thing that was on sale. One of those guns I’ve always wanted for no particular reason. Anyway, it looks like fun. One question to anybody who has one, what kind of nipple wrench fits it? I have two, one from Slix, and an older one I’ve had forever. Neither of them will engage the flats on the nipple to be able to unscrew it. Before I get a tube and start making my own, I was wondering if some brand will fit it. And I may have to see if I can buff out the logo on the side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 If you can, get a measurement with your calipers. Then find a corresponding socket at the hardware store. Maybe you already have a socket that’ll fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Do you have a photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Do you have a photo? Looks like a photo in hisopening message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 A photo of the nipple. Kind of hard to make a recommendation without knowing what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 25 minutes ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: A photo of the nipple The big problem is the recess the nipple sits in is about .281 deep, according to my handy dandy caliper. Hard to tell exactly how the wrenches I have are missing. The wrenches bottom out, but spin freely. Either the recess is tapered enough to prevent the wrench from seating, or the tabs on my wrenches are too thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Hard to tell without measuring but it looks like you need a nipple wrench with a reduced diameter end. Sort of like this one from Cabelas. You can also look at some websites and find one that says it will fit a Colt 1849 and clones. From the photo the diameter of the wrench has to be the same as the OD of the nipple as there is virtually no clearance at the top. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/pietta-black-powder-revolver-nipple-wrench-with-6-nipples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 I’ve got a buddy with a ‘49. I’ll see if his wrench fits this. Great idea! once I get this thing out, I can ‘adjust’ a wrench to fit it better… or make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 This one is home made to fit your situation. The wrench body is the same OD as the nipple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 What do the makers of the gun have to say about it? Traditions Firearms 1375 Boston Post Rd Old Saybrook, CT 06475 1-860-388-4656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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