The Wedge

Hardcase · January 28, 2010, 12:53 PM

I picked up a Pietta 1860 Colt at Cabela's last night - between the $100 gift card from my credit card points, $20 or so in Cabela's points and the $190 sale price, it was a bargain I couldn't pass up.

Oh, the price in the store was $230 on the box and $240 at the register (yes, it rang up at the higher price), but the cashier matched the web site price without even verifying it.

Anyway, I got it home and approached disassembly with some trepidation. I've read the stories about Strong Arm Guiseppe and his Hammer of the Impacted Wedge.

I got out my trusty punch and dead blow hammer and got ready to give it a mighty blow. Then I decided to ease up a little and just give it a whack. And that's all it took. One easy-peasy whack and I pulled the wedge out with my finger.

Oh, I was girded for battle. I had all of my weapons at hand - the vise, the press, the four letter words. But it was all for naught.

Now if the rain will hold off for a couple of days, I'll be having fun at the range!

Doc Hoy · January 28, 2010, 02:27 PM

Congrats on the pistol.

I think I have come to admire the 1860 Colt/1861 Colt pattern above all others.

That is a personal thing of course and I don't mean to resurrect that discussion for the umteenth time.

I favored 1851s for the longest time but I now realize that it was only because it was the first pattern I ever owned. (Brass frame kit purchased through Shotgun News about 1974) Again personal preference.

long rider · January 28, 2010, 02:45 PM

Good for you hardcase.

Noz · January 28, 2010, 02:49 PM

I knew you had good taste. The 1860s are the best.

January 28, 2010, 12:53 PM	#1
Hardcase Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Idaho Posts: 1,909	The Wedge I picked up a Pietta 1860 Colt at Cabela's last night - between the $100 gift card from my credit card points, $20 or so in Cabela's points and the $190 sale price, it was a bargain I couldn't pass up. Oh, the price in the store was $230 on the box and $240 at the register (yes, it rang up at the higher price), but the cashier matched the web site price without even verifying it. Anyway, I got it home and approached disassembly with some trepidation. I've read the stories about Strong Arm Guiseppe and his Hammer of the Impacted Wedge. I got out my trusty punch and dead blow hammer and got ready to give it a mighty blow. Then I decided to ease up a little and just give it a whack. And that's all it took. One easy-peasy whack and I pulled the wedge out with my finger. Oh, I was girded for battle. I had all of my weapons at hand - the vise, the press, the four letter words. But it was all for naught. Now if the rain will hold off for a couple of days, I'll be having fun at the range! __________________ Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae

January 28, 2010, 02:27 PM	#2
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Hardcase Congrats on the pistol. I think I have come to admire the 1860 Colt/1861 Colt pattern above all others. That is a personal thing of course and I don't mean to resurrect that discussion for the umteenth time. I favored 1851s for the longest time but I now realize that it was only because it was the first pattern I ever owned. (Brass frame kit purchased through Shotgun News about 1974) Again personal preference. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

January 28, 2010, 02:45 PM	#3
long rider Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Posts: 669	Good for you hardcase. __________________ Sod Buster Tried To Pull On Willson.

January 28, 2010, 02:49 PM	#4
Noz Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2009 Posts: 643	I knew you had good taste. The 1860s are the best.