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Offline Greg

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Colt Walker nipples
« on: July 12, 2009, 05:16:41 PM »
I have a Colt Walker problem. Using #10 caps the hammer falls just shy of the cap. If I back each nipple out about 1/4 turn it pops the caps, but I'm not comfortable with that solution. Should I try #11 caps or replace the nipples?
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2009, 06:37:19 PM »
Tube on nipples are too short and need replaced . Dixie would have them.
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2009, 10:00:46 PM »
Ditto that.  
However, be sure of what thread size the nipples are before you order them.  Some are 1/4-28 standard rifle nipples, some are 6 - 1mm CVA rifle nipples.  I seem to recall that there was one other size used on them, but am not so sure right now.  Good luck.
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2009, 10:21:42 PM »
A quick glance at the "Nipple size chart" that I posted some time back on the Caplock forum, it seems the size is 6.1......
http://www.traditionalmuzzleloadingasso ... php?t=9177

Although I used to own a Walker, and wish I still did, I can't remember what the nipple was on the gun.
I have heard from many others the recommendation to stay with the #10 caps on this gun, apparently they are much less of a "hassle" than trying to get a #11 to work properly...but that seems to hold true with any C&B Revolver.

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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2009, 11:44:40 AM »
Heres a place for parts  :)

http://vtigunparts.com/
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