1858 army problems

[jan buck]

i recently bought a used pietta rem revolver.
it only fires on the 2nd go around with dropping the hammer on the caps. #11 cci caps are used. they work fine on my 1860 army and my sons pietta 1858. weak main spring perhaps? any idea's?

 

[napolean]

Check the nipples, The caps may not be seating all of the way. The first hammer fall is seating them and the second is firing them.
They may need a little dressing w/ a fine file or replaced.
Jon D

 

[cowpoke1955]

I have an Euroarms 1858 that I used #11 caps on. They worked, but not perfect. I switched to #10 caps and it goes off firet time, every time! No need to squeeze the skirts anymore. You may want to get a new set of nipples. Sounds like the caps are not seating properly.

 

[jan buck]

it seems like the hammer fall is weak. caps fit loosely on the nipples. i may have a extra set of nipples somewhere, will give it a try.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

Someone might have put a lighter main spring in it.

Never a good idea for a C&B revolver.

 

[rafterob]

#10 CCI is what my Pietta Remington likes. The hammer spring tension can be adjusted with the screw at the front base of the grips.

 

[jan buck]

JonD
you were in fact correct about the nipples. i replaced them and all went bang on the first go around. a BIG :hatsoff: atta boy!! to you.