Eli Whitney 1861 navy in .36. A cap and ball revolver brought in by a client. Hand spring is broken and missing, so cylinder doesn't always move when hammer is cocked.
Found replacement hand for colt 1961 navy. Will it fit? I understand parts need fitting to work correctly, but they need to be close enough.
Also some of the nipples are plugged, possibly by residue from last firing decades ago. Tried picking them with thin spring stock with very little success. What's the proper way to clear the nipples? Small drill bit?
Thanks in advance for your advice and comments.
-TL
Found replacement hand for colt 1961 navy. Will it fit? I understand parts need fitting to work correctly, but they need to be close enough.
Also some of the nipples are plugged, possibly by residue from last firing decades ago. Tried picking them with thin spring stock with very little success. What's the proper way to clear the nipples? Small drill bit?
Thanks in advance for your advice and comments.
-TL