Hammer Gun snap caps

[Henry Verri]

Hi all,
Just had my old parker hammer gun Damascus barrels from 1885 redone and everyone that picks it up cocks the hammers and dry fires it- so I got a set of A-Zoom 10 gauge anodized aluminum snap caps to protect same. Since the metals of the barrels are iron and steel and the caps aluminum (dissimilar metals) should I leave the caps in the gun for extended periods or remove them? Regards HV

[Harry Collins]

I haven't a clue about the snap caps. I would suggest you snap a back fist to the temple of anyone who cocks the hammers on your Parker.

[chris dawe]

Harry ,I liked that one ..took the words from my mouth

[Roundsworth]

YOU don't require the snap caps, but, keep them handy for those occasions when others take liberties with your gun.

I have stored my hammerless guns for years, with A-Zooms, and never observed any changes from electrolysis(?) between the two different metals.

[Spin Drift]

Need moisture to complete the circuit for electrolytic corrosion. If you put them away tight and dry as opposed to loose and wet you should have no problems.

[Kensal Rise]

The whole perception that good gun springs will somehow become fatigued by lengthy compression is of very doubtful validity. Hence, I use snap caps to test lock function, not relax spring tension.

And there is some value in protecting a good hammer gun against hazards.

But if it makes you feel better to relax springs with snap caps, by all means do it...

[OH Osthaus]

ummm


snap caps are great for checking the function as said above

but you know you can decock a hammer by just lowering the hammer with your thumb while pulling the trigger

no need to have a snap cap in the chamber for storage