I have an old (probably made in the 60's or 70's) baby dragoon that I've had since I was a teen ager. Bought it from a friend for about 30 bucks if I remember correctly. It's one of those FIE Italy marked replicas. I've had it packed up for years but got it out yesterday to check it out (I never shot it, but it has obviously been used). No rust or pitting but the barrel is leaded pretty bad (I can handle that). Problem is that the base pin (on the wedge slot end) doesn't fit snugly into it's hole in the barrel assembly, which causes the barrel to jiggle around a bit even with the wedge pin inserted. I think the base pin is a bit worn. I used a small paper shim in the base pin hole on the barrel when pushing the barrel onto the base pin and that eliminated the slop/jiggling but I sure don't want to shoot it that way.
Anyone know how to remove the base pin from the frame assembly (is it threaded)? Is there a place to get parts that will work on these old FIE guns?
Anyone know how to remove the base pin from the frame assembly (is it threaded)? Is there a place to get parts that will work on these old FIE guns?