I picked up a Pietta 1860 Colt at Cabela's last night - between the $100 gift card from my credit card points, $20 or so in Cabela's points and the $190 sale price, it was a bargain I couldn't pass up.
Oh, the price in the store was $230 on the box and $240 at the register (yes, it rang up at the higher price), but the cashier matched the web site price without even verifying it.
Anyway, I got it home and approached disassembly with some trepidation. I've read the stories about Strong Arm Guiseppe and his Hammer of the Impacted Wedge.
I got out my trusty punch and dead blow hammer and got ready to give it a mighty blow. Then I decided to ease up a little and just give it a whack. And that's all it took. One easy-peasy whack and I pulled the wedge out with my finger.
Oh, I was girded for battle. I had all of my weapons at hand - the vise, the press, the four letter words. But it was all for naught.
Now if the rain will hold off for a couple of days, I'll be having fun at the range!
Oh, the price in the store was $230 on the box and $240 at the register (yes, it rang up at the higher price), but the cashier matched the web site price without even verifying it.
Anyway, I got it home and approached disassembly with some trepidation. I've read the stories about Strong Arm Guiseppe and his Hammer of the Impacted Wedge.
I got out my trusty punch and dead blow hammer and got ready to give it a mighty blow. Then I decided to ease up a little and just give it a whack. And that's all it took. One easy-peasy whack and I pulled the wedge out with my finger.
Oh, I was girded for battle. I had all of my weapons at hand - the vise, the press, the four letter words. But it was all for naught.
Now if the rain will hold off for a couple of days, I'll be having fun at the range!
