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Posted: 4/6/2017 12:15:15 PM EDT
Forgive me if this is in the wrong area. I have a Euroarms of America model 1860 Army .44 revolver that I have a couple problems with. First, The barrel stud has come off. It looks like it slides on, but I'm not sure. The next problem is a broken handspring.
Main problem is I cannot find any Euroarms of America parts. I sent numerous emails and left voice messages in the last year or so, and still have not heard a peep!

I did order stuff from Dixie Gun Works out of Utah, but the parts were for Uberti, and did not quite fit. The barrel stud, I'm pretty sure I would need to 'Weld' on somehow, but the hand and spring I got from them did not fit... So I got my files out, got it to fit, but just doesn't feel right, and I'm not sure weather or not I should load it up and shoot it like it is.
My question. Is there a company here that sells parts specifically for Euroarms? Or should I order parts for a Pietta or another brand?

I currently don't have a picture of the internals, but here is a picture of the revolver. I looked it up, and looks to be made around 1980.





Edit: Moved pictures from Photobucket to new site.
Link Posted: 4/6/2017 12:15:51 PM EDT
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Also, If I don't put enough powder in the cylinder, the loading lever 'lugs' will slip out of the barrel (I use about 25grains of powder and try to fill the rest with corn starch), do those also need to be replaced? They don't look to worn or anything, and it's a minor inconvenience.

I've had the gun for many years, and really enjoy shooting it.. Just thought I would ask you guys. I know I could probably purchase a new one for about what the cost to fix this one up, And I probably will, but I still want to get this working again for sentimental reasons, and wouldn't mind spending a little money on it to get it back in shape.

I've shot close to 1000 rounds through it, and my grandfather probably shot it close to half that much.
Link Posted: 4/6/2017 6:00:03 PM EDT
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Jesus.... you have 1500 rounds through a BP revolver?

sadly, your dealing with wear and tear. The reproduction made in the time period your was have these problems with those round counts. I would suggest taking it to a gunsmith who works on them and have her internals rebuilt. 

A quick search popped this up. Never used them, but they might be worth a look. VTI
Link Posted: 4/6/2017 7:19:57 PM EDT
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Jesus.... you have 1500 rounds through a BP revolver?

sadly, your dealing with wear and tear. The reproduction made in the time period your was have these problems with those round counts. I would suggest taking it to a gunsmith who works on them and have her internals rebuilt. 

A quick search popped this up. Never used them, but they might be worth a look. VTI
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Yes, I know it's very worn out, that's why I wanted to post in here. I have very fond memories of my Grandfather and I going out to shoot it.

I didn't think about mailing it off to a gun smith, I'll have to research that more. I guess since it's BP there would be no need for FFL transfer right? The only smith I know of around here wanted ALOT of $$ to work on it when I took it in. So that's why I figured I would try and rebuild it myself. That's half the fun right?
Just because this thing has some sentimental value, doesn't mean I want to break the bank. I figure If I can spend one or two hundred dollars on it wouldn't be to bad, but not much more than that. If it is going to be to much to repair, I would likely just let it sit the way it is.
Link Posted: 4/7/2017 2:20:06 PM EDT
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Yes, I know it's very worn out, that's why I wanted to post in here. I have very fond memories of my Grandfather and I going out to shoot it.

I didn't think about mailing it off to a gun smith, I'll have to research that more. I guess since it's BP there would be no need for FFL transfer right? The only smith I know of around here wanted ALOT of $ to work on it when I took it in. So that's why I figured I would try and rebuild it myself. That's half the fun right?
Just because this thing has some sentimental value, doesn't mean I want to break the bank. I figure If I can spend one or two hundred dollars on it wouldn't be to bad, but not much more than that. If it is going to be to much to repair, I would likely just let it sit the way it is.
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 No ffl needed for shipping on a federal level; the ATF classifies muzzleloaders as "nonfirearms". 

Also, I don't really have any room to tease you on the round count. I bought my first BP revolver a little over a year ago, and have close to 250rounds through it. I like her... a lot.... (see avitar)
Link Posted: 4/7/2017 2:47:52 PM EDT
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there shoud be a tinkerer along shortly..Ive rebuilt 2 "worn out" part missing revolvers and its hit or miss
in getting the right parts..the Hand should be pretty common place and will need some filing in all probability..

good luck, welcome to the hobby of gunsmiffin...
Link Posted: 4/11/2017 12:01:47 AM EDT
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VTI for parts, Goon's Gun Works for 'smithing.
Link Posted: 4/11/2017 9:46:01 AM EDT
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Buy a new one $300 and retire that one.
Link Posted: 5/3/2017 2:31:41 PM EDT
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I have a loose barrel stud on the used Pietta 1860 I bought off gunbroker. Haven't fixed it yet but my plan is to hammer the metal on the barrel with a center punch to lock the stud in there.

Here's a DIY hand spring fix.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578137
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp1nbPw5Z4Q

I'm not understanding what you mean by this:

Also, If I don't put enough powder in the cylinder, the loading lever 'lugs' will slip out of the barrel (I use about 25grains of powder and try to fill the rest with corn starch), do those also need to be replaced?
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If you don't want to fix it yourself I too would vote for contacting this fella:
http://www.goonsgunworks.com/

I see no reason to retire that gun, it can be fixed up.
Link Posted: 6/23/2017 4:58:04 PM EDT
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I have a loose barrel stud on the used Pietta 1860 I bought off gunbroker. Haven't fixed it yet but my plan is to hammer the metal on the barrel with a center punch to lock the stud in there.

Here's a DIY hand spring fix.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578137
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp1nbPw5Z4Q

I'm not understanding what you mean by this:



If you don't want to fix it yourself I too would vote for contacting this fella:
http://www.goonsgunworks.com/

I see no reason to retire that gun, it can be fixed up.
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Here is a picture of what I was meaning.
After looking at it a bit closer, maybe the barrel, loading lever or both need to be replaced? Where the lugs lock in, they look a little worn out.
If I do need to replace the barrel, I might as well just purchase a new gun all together.

I managed to fix the replacement handspring and got it timed and it feels much better now. Nothing is binding or loose. I took it out and shot it, and everything seems to work fine, it's just the loading that's a pain because that loading lever keeps slipping out of the holes.
If I load 28 or 29 grains of powder the lugs usually won't slip out, but they have on occasion, but if I'm loading anything under 25 or so grains, it does. Maybe I'm just not loading enough powder? Maybe it's operator error?!

It is a very nice shooting gun. Fun and pretty accurate at about 10 to 15 yards. Now I need to figure out how to get that loading lever catch back on there!









edit: fixed some of my bad grammer!
Edit: Removed pictures from Photobucket to new hosting site.
Link Posted: 7/23/2017 10:37:52 AM EDT
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Sorry I don't get on here that often and missed your pics before photobucket went to hell.
Could you re-post them?
Link Posted: 8/17/2017 6:57:04 PM EDT
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Sorry I don't get on here that often and missed your pics before photobucket went to hell.
Could you re-post them?
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Finally got my pictures off photobucket and on to another site. Hopefully everyone can see the pictures. .

I got the trigger and handspring working good, I took it out to the range and it works well. I got my new barrel catch, now I just need to figure out how to get it installed without beating up the barrel.
Link Posted: 8/27/2017 3:19:03 AM EDT
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Sorry for the slow slow response. Don't get on here all that often.
I'd install the catch and then center punch the barrel right behind the catch.



I'm not a gunsmith though. I imagine a smith familiar with adding handgun sights could figure out a better way.
Link Posted: 9/15/2017 11:49:47 AM EDT
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I have a loose barrel stud on the used Pietta 1860 I bought off gunbroker. Haven't fixed it yet but my plan is to hammer the metal on the barrel with a center punch to lock the stud in there.

Here's a DIY hand spring fix.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578137
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp1nbPw5Z4Q

I'm not understanding what you mean by this:



If you don't want to fix it yourself I too would vote for contacting this fella:
http://www.goonsgunworks.com/

I see no reason to retire that gun, it can be fixed up.
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I have a loose barrel stud on the used Pietta 1860 I bought off gunbroker. Haven't fixed it yet but my plan is to hammer the metal on the barrel with a center punch to lock the stud in there.

Here's a DIY hand spring fix.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578137
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp1nbPw5Z4Q

I'm not understanding what you mean by this:



If you don't want to fix it yourself I too would vote for contacting this fella:
http://www.goonsgunworks.com/

I see no reason to retire that gun, it can be fixed up.
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Sorry for the slow slow response. Don't get on here all that often.
I'd install the catch and then center punch the barrel right behind the catch.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4395/36025464993_de5fa13d0c_b.jpg

I'm not a gunsmith though. I imagine a smith familiar with adding handgun sights could figure out a better way.
I did some more research, and I may try and file down that stud to get it in where it's snug, then do what you suggest with a small punch. Those things are cheap if I screw it up. I probably wont do it for a couple months though, I have other projects and Honey do's to get done.
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