I recently purchased a sharps PEPPERBOX

[Dans_Militaria]

I recently purchased a vintage 1859 sharps PEPPERBOX pistol, I absolutely love it, as it's chambered in 22sr. Mine particularly Has a lot of character Which doesn't bother me too much, other than the hammer not working. If anyone knows somebody who would be able to fix it, or know where I can go to get this pistol fixed, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks again to all you folks!

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[ma96782]

Actually......


BUT, But, but.......
I suspect that it might be a broken spring or engagement surface that has broken or worn down.

Hint : A "Real Gunsmith" can/could make springs and were real craftsmen at welding and shaping metal parts.

YEAH. It wasn't just about replacing parts.

Aloha, Mark

PS........ask around at your favorite gun shop. In Portland.....maybe try Allison and Carey on Stark.

 

[Dans_Militaria]

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BUT, But, but.......
I suspect that it might be a broken spring or engagement surface that has broken or worn down.

Hint : A "Real Gunsmith" can/could make springs and were real craftsmen at welding and shaping metal parts.

YEAH. It wasn't just about replacing parts.

Aloha, Mark

PS........ask around at your favorite gun shop. In Portland.....maybe try Allison and Carey on Stark.

Not a bad idea, thanks for the help. I might stop by tommorow if I get the chance. I'm pretty sure it is a broken spring, all the other mechanisms (like the slide, and the revolving firing pin work great).
Thanks again Mark,
-Ethan

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Dixie Gun Works might have a replacement spring....
I'd buy a couple , since they will need some fitting ( as In filing / shaping ) to work...and they are easy to lose or fit / file / shape too much...
Andy

 

[Yarome]

I'd buy a couple , since they will need some fitting ( as In filing / shaping ) to work...and they are easy to lose or fit / file / shape too much...

...This!

 

[Dans_Militaria]

Dixie Gun Works might have a replacement spring....
I'd buy a couple , since they will need some fitting ( as In filing / shaping ) to work...and they are easy to lose or fit / file / shape too much...
Andy

I'll take a look! Thanks Andy and Yarome. I'll let you know how it goes!