Help determining nipple size

[Vkcross]

I have a Bini & Baronio 36 cal revolver and I am trying to determine the correct nipples for replacement. The currect nipples are #10 caps but I would like to get #11 cap replacements since #10 caps are difficult to find.

 

[Ed C.]

Determine the thread size. If unknown, take the cylinder to a hardware store and see what fits. Measure the cone height....from the base where the threads start to the face of the cone. Go to Track of the Wolf and match up your dimensions and thread size with one of their nipples which will take #11 caps.

 

[Ed C.]

Is that an 1851 Navy replica? If so I'll just add that the threads on my 1851 are M6x.75. Yours may be different. IDK.

 

[Crow Choker]

I was going to say also go to Tracks web site and check out their 3 page nipple selection. As Ed C. advised you must determine the thread and dimensions.

 

[Eutycus]

Is that an 1851 Navy replica? If so I'll just add that the threads on my 1851 are M6x.75. Yours may be different. IDK.

Mine is an ASM which also uses the 6×.75.

 

[Ed C.]

Mine is an ASM which also uses the 6×.75.

I think the other common one is #12 x 28 SAE. Height will be important so as to not bind on the recoil shield or have light hammer strikes.

 

[gpsd55]

he best idea to find out what the thread size is, is to take the nipple to a good hardware store or a auto parts supply store.

Both places will have thread measuring equipment to determine what the thread size and pitch is.