The THR Walker Club
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NickAlbion
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I am looking for a barrel wedge for an ASM 1847 Walker
44 Dave
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Most of the time replacement wedges need to be fit, they are a little over size.
LonesomePigeon
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I am looking for an ASM Walker wedge as well. NickAlbion, for the record I have already tried a Uberti Walker wedge and they are too small the ASM.
There is a guy on eBay that sells custom made wedges for the ASM I can't remember his username though. Ill try and find it.
LonesomePigeon
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Sam that would be awesome if you could find that. I have searched "Armi San Marco" and not found one yet.
I was not able to find it anywhere now but I do have a couple suggestions. Dixie Gun Works I got a couple of screws from them for my ASM. I would call their gunsmith and see if they have anything else. VTI gun parts is usually pretty helpful over the phone as well. And there is always Numrich they buy parts from people so you never really know what will be in stock but they do have a lot of old gun parts. Short of that if you have a little skill you could make a wedge just would want to be sure it was made out of softer steel than the cylinder pin in my opinion that way it should flare before the pin stretches.
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[QUOTE=" Short of that if you have a little skill you could make a wedge just would want to be sure it was made out of softer steel than the cylinder pin in my opinion that way it should flare before the pin stretches.[/QUOTE]
The arbor ("pin") wouldn't stretch if it were the right length. Moreso, the wedge wouldn't get beat up if the arbor was the right length. You could shoot 60gr. charges all day everyday if you fix your arbor length. Google "Pettifogger - open range" and you can see the reason for the correct arbor length. I prefer to shim the arbor hole to meet the existing arbor. A flat faced set screw in the end of the arbor gives you an adjustable bearing that will end the need for wedge replacement.
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The arbor ("pin") wouldn't stretch if it were the right length. Moreso, the wedge wouldn't get beat up if the arbor was the right length. You could shoot 60gr. charges all day everyday if you fix your arbor length. Google "Pettifogger - open range" and you can see the reason for the correct arbor length. I prefer to shim the arbor hole to meet the existing arbor. A flat faced set screw in the end of the arbor gives you an adjustable bearing that will end the need for wedge replacement.
Mi!e
whughett
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Refer to 45Dragoons comment of installing a set screw in the end of the arbor. How small is small, would a set screw take up the difference. Drilling and tapping a hole is in the range of most peoples ability.
Ironhand54
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Went to the K-zoo show today and this one followed me home. Guess I get to join the club.
ASM Walker made in 1969. Looks Unfired.
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ASM Walker made in 1969. Looks Unfired.
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LonesomePigeon
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Sam Walker, thanks for trying to find that and Mike thanks for the advice on the set screw. I elected to JB Weld a shim onto the side of the wedge and so far it's holding.
Jackrabbit1957
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I want to play, just need to post a pic of mine. Have put a lot of work in my ASM Walker. Wife got it for me as a birthday gift about 30 years ago. Went out yesterday and nailed 3 Jackrabbits with it.
Jackrabbit1957
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My chin is all wet from drooling.
John E.B.Rawton
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Hello All,
I’m sure a lot of you are c&b purists and I think I’ve been missing out on a lot of fun. You see I had these Walkers converted to .45 colt and spent the last 7 years shooting smokeless for cowboy shoots. I am just now making the switch to bp cartridges but also getting a strong pull to put the percussion cylinders on and give ‘em a go. Glad to join up here.
I’m sure a lot of you are c&b purists and I think I’ve been missing out on a lot of fun. You see I had these Walkers converted to .45 colt and spent the last 7 years shooting smokeless for cowboy shoots. I am just now making the switch to bp cartridges but also getting a strong pull to put the percussion cylinders on and give ‘em a go. Glad to join up here.
whughett
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Do, those big old chambers hold a tad more black that a 45 cartridge will, like almost 20 grains by volume more. Firing lines at the two the ranges I shoot at are under canopies, nice fireworks show, gets attention and a few remarks about gas masks and the smoke cloud.
John E.B.Rawton
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I’ve read here n there over the few years that I’ve had them that the .457 round ball is the way to go. I’ve been using a 200g .454 rnfp for a long time with no signs of leading. Perhaps I should slug the barrels before getting c&b supplies. I also thought I read somewhere to use a #10 cap?
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John, My used Uberti Walker came with .451 round balls. After trying them, I wasn't happy with how loose they fit in the cylinder, so I bought .457's. When loading them in the chamber, they shave a small ring of lead off, resulting in a perfectly tight fit. That small flat around the equator of the ball also has more bearing surface on the rifling, which I think results in better accuracy.
Jackrabbit1957
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I've always used 454 ball in mine till recently. I have a pair of Ruger Old Armies that use 457 ball so I've been shooting them instead. Always used # 11 caps as well. I replaced the original nipples with T/C hot shot nipples.
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