Hi Folks!
I'm new around here, although I've lurked reading various threads at THR for quite a while, but never had cause to join till today.
My very first pistol, purchased from a Cabela's outlet store about 15 or more years ago for about $80, was a Pietta 1858. Now at some time since then I made the very bad mistake of not cleaning it after shooting - somehow it got put away, and left untouched for quite a while. Now I know you are all cringing right about now about my callous disregard - trust me, I am kicking myself.
When I did finally pull it out, the cylinder no longer moved - it was stuck fast. The cylinder pin seemed to be welded in place. At the time I completely disassembled it to the point where all pieces are removed except for the barrel, cylinder and cylinder pin. This was about 8 years ago. I had no luck getting it apart at the time. In fact I managed to break the head off of the cylinder pin trying to pull it out. I gave up in frustration.
Well recently the bug bit me again, and I dug her out of my drawer and gave another look at the problem. It is still in great shape overall, with the exception of the completely frozen cylinder and pin.
Now, if I recall correctly (although I've not been able to find any pictures to support this) the cylinder pin comes all the way through the back of the frame, and sticks out slightly, right under where the hammer is.
I lubed it up, and ran a bit of Hoppes 9 along the pin and left it for several hours. I then tried to tap the pin out with a hammer and screwdriver, just to see if I could get any movement on the pin. It didn't budge at all. :banghead:
I guess I'm looking for some thoughts on how best to remove the pin. I'm guessing something with a bit more penetrative ability - possibly some liquid wrench? I'm also thinking that I need to brace the gun a bit better - perhaps in a vice with cardboard protecting the finish, and then try tapping out the pin again.
Does anyone else here have any other suggestions? Thank you all very much for any input you may have. Admonishments for being careless are ok too
Chris
I'm new around here, although I've lurked reading various threads at THR for quite a while, but never had cause to join till today.
My very first pistol, purchased from a Cabela's outlet store about 15 or more years ago for about $80, was a Pietta 1858. Now at some time since then I made the very bad mistake of not cleaning it after shooting - somehow it got put away, and left untouched for quite a while. Now I know you are all cringing right about now about my callous disregard - trust me, I am kicking myself.
When I did finally pull it out, the cylinder no longer moved - it was stuck fast. The cylinder pin seemed to be welded in place. At the time I completely disassembled it to the point where all pieces are removed except for the barrel, cylinder and cylinder pin. This was about 8 years ago. I had no luck getting it apart at the time. In fact I managed to break the head off of the cylinder pin trying to pull it out. I gave up in frustration.
Well recently the bug bit me again, and I dug her out of my drawer and gave another look at the problem. It is still in great shape overall, with the exception of the completely frozen cylinder and pin.
Now, if I recall correctly (although I've not been able to find any pictures to support this) the cylinder pin comes all the way through the back of the frame, and sticks out slightly, right under where the hammer is.
I lubed it up, and ran a bit of Hoppes 9 along the pin and left it for several hours. I then tried to tap the pin out with a hammer and screwdriver, just to see if I could get any movement on the pin. It didn't budge at all. :banghead:
I guess I'm looking for some thoughts on how best to remove the pin. I'm guessing something with a bit more penetrative ability - possibly some liquid wrench? I'm also thinking that I need to brace the gun a bit better - perhaps in a vice with cardboard protecting the finish, and then try tapping out the pin again.
Does anyone else here have any other suggestions? Thank you all very much for any input you may have. Admonishments for being careless are ok too
Chris