Replica 1851 Colt Navy Revolver

[VampMN]

I just got a new Traditions 1851 Colt Navy revolver, and I am having a problem. I'm trying to get the wedge that holds the barrel in place out, and it just isn't working. I haven't tried to *really* force it out yet, because if I am doing something wrong, I don't want to break it. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!

[John Traveler]

That barrel retaining wedge is usually very snug on a new or little-fired gun.

Remove the little retaining screw with a small screwdriver.

Using a plastic-tipped hammer or a piece of hardwoord, rap the wedge loose from the right side of the barrel

[VampMN]

Thanks for responding  :grin:  That's what I was doing, but I was having a lot of trouble, so I was afraid I was doing it wrong and didn't want to break anything. I appreciate the help.

[Ramrod]

The Stanley No. 594 plastic tip hammer has been my best friend when it comes to these things.

[VampMN]

Thanks, I'll check that out!

[simonkenton]

My screwdriver has a plastic handle, it is handy for knocking that wedge out.
Don't worry, the more you shoot it the easier it will get to deal with that wedge.

[Singing Bear]

For them new one's, I use a big'ol nylon mallet I use for leather crafting.   Works everytime and won't ding up your gun.  :-)

[whitfang]

Thompson Center makes a tool called a "wedge pin puller" to help in removing the wedge pin from Hawken rifles.  It's got 2 little prongs that you get under the lip on the wedge pin, then you can pry it out.  

http://www.tcarms.com/mlaccessories/mltools/index.php


Might work on pistols, too.