My loading lever is falling apart

w_houle · December 1, 2008, 09:46 PM

The lips that hold the latch are spreading on the loading lever. It doesn't make any sense, considering I don't use it to load the gun (1851 Pietta). Any ideas as to how to fix it?

Fingers McGee · December 2, 2008, 01:12 AM

Weakness in the metal. Had the same problem on a Uberti. Replacement hasnt shown the same symptoms.

Smokin_Gun · December 2, 2008, 03:13 AM

Does the pin look bent or did it fall out on you...It does sound like the blade or thing front piece is defective. VTI or one of the other parts dealers shouls have one for you. Or make a piece like Jeronimo would have. HeeHee!
Get the new part you' ll have it in no time.

SG

December 1, 2008, 09:46 PM	#1
w_houle Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,391	My loading lever is falling apart The lips that hold the latch are spreading on the loading lever. It doesn't make any sense, considering I don't use it to load the gun (1851 Pietta). Any ideas as to how to fix it?

December 2, 2008, 01:12 AM	#2
Fingers McGee Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2008 Location: High & Dry in Missouri Ozarks Posts: 2,113	Weakness in the metal. Had the same problem on a Uberti. Replacement hasnt shown the same symptoms.

December 2, 2008, 03:13 AM	#3
Smokin_Gun Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, CA Posts: 1,195	Does the pin look bent or did it fall out on you...It does sound like the blade or thing front piece is defective. VTI or one of the other parts dealers shouls have one for you. Or make a piece like Jeronimo would have. HeeHee! Get the new part you' ll have it in no time. SG