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Author Topic: nipple wrench for revolver  (Read 922 times)

Offline Tom A Hawk

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nipple wrench for revolver
« on: July 21, 2014, 08:45:41 PM »
I have a pietta.44 cal. Remington 1858 revolver and would like to have a nipple wrench for it and so far no luck getting one that fits. Any help would be appreciated.   Tom

Offline hawkthrower

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Re: nipple wrench for revolver
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2014, 09:02:12 PM »
Try this one - if it won't do the job it's time for custom work and special hardening!

   Nipple Wrench for Revolvers, large, for .36 & .44 Colt Army & Navy Models - Track of the Wolf
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Offline Tom A Hawk

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Re: nipple wrench for revolver
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2014, 05:45:11 AM »
Hawkhrower,  I do have that one from track of wolf, it is to small but maybe I will be able to make it work. I am anxious to shoot it but want to coat the threads of the nipples with anti seize so I can get them out easily. Thanks for your help.     Tom out

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Re: nipple wrench for revolver
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2014, 06:41:10 AM »
I wound call Track or Dixie Gun Works and tell them what ya have and they wiik get ya the right one.
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Re: nipple wrench for revolver
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2014, 11:28:58 AM »
I have heard of rare cases where standard rifle nipples have been used, mostly in the larger frame revolvers.
Wondering if this is not the case.
You might give a standard rifle nipple wrench a try and see what happens.
It's an idea.
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Offline old fogey

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Re: nipple wrench for revolver
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2015, 09:49:24 PM »
You can look at this other site (51s home made nipple wrench) for a easy diy nipple wrench.