Loose Hammer on Lifter

[TARNATION !!!]

Thanks Dave: We've had a couple days of sunshine finally, so my outside work has taken my time. Forecast says this will be short-lived and back to more rain. I do note that when cocked, there is a lot less play, but still some. Is this something that might be well enough left alone? Your instructions seem easy enough to follow. My only concern remains that the fit is so perfect, I might splinter an edge or something like that, which would annoy me immensely.

Another question. The frame and side plates are quite silvery, yet I see some faint colors still. The barrels are fairly silvery as well. Is it typical that the metal will go silver with time? Was nickel used back then?? I'm more used to things going brown (rust).

I have noticed Forum Member status. Could it be a resurgence of a young fella's fear of commitment? A contemplation of Groucho Marx' observation? Don't think so. In fact, just never thought about it. Now John has made the process so easy, I should remedy the situation, right after finishing the deck and maybe shooting a couple roosters with that BNP 3.25T GHE. Maybe then I'll getaround2it.

Cheers,
Jack

[Roundsworth]

Jack, my 1877 Lifter has play in the hammers. I cleaned the locks and used my digital caliper to discover that there was only .0005" to .001" difference between the hole in the lockplate and the round part of the tumbler. I expected the hole to be oval shaped and/or the tumbler to be galled on the bearing surface. They both looked fine. A true testament to hardened steel!

[Autumn Daze]

Jack..Just back from the Vintagers. In answer to your question we have noticed that guns below D grade with the three pin locks have more play in the hammers and guns D grade and up with four pin locks have less.