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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Dave B on October 02, 2025, 06:29:47 PM

Title: Repair of a broken hamer question
Post by: Dave B on October 02, 2025, 06:29:47 PM

I picked up a percusion pistol in need of restoration. The hammer spur broke off. I can silver braze  it back or use my torch to weld it. The last time i welded an original hammer the case harding surface cracked. Does anealing help prevent this?
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Title: Re: Repair of a broken hamer question
Post by: JPK on October 03, 2025, 12:29:04 AM

Case hardening will place stresses in the metal so I’d advise annealing it before any welding. Then it can be re-cased after shaping.

Title: Re: Repair of a broken hamer question
Post by: Dave B on October 03, 2025, 12:35:43 AM

Thank you for that.