Replacement Smith Hinge Screw

[CAGerringer]

Since we're talking about Smith hinges...I've got a question. I had a problem with my hinge loosening up. I took the screw out and found some decent wear marks around the hinge ring areas. The easy fix was a new screw before I jumped into relining and resizing the hinge holes. I ordered a Pietta part from Taylor & Co. and it fit very nicely. The hinge was tighter, but screw was sitting back about 1/16". See pic #1. The screw shaft was about 1" from the shoulder of the Head and the end of the threads. See pic #2. The threaded portion is about 3/16" long, and only engages about 2 threads when tightened. The overall length is 1 5/32". See pic #3.
I think I need a screw with an overall length of 1 1/4". Does anyone know where I can get one?
Respectfully,
Charlie Gerringer
Old Dominion Dragoons

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[mgmradio]

Lodge wood has originals and reproduction for originals in stock.

[JBratu]

My original Smith had loosened up also and I picked one up from Lodgewood, it was a reproduction screw for the original and it it fit snug after I turned it in the lathe, took about a thousandth off. No more wobble and flush.

[CAGerringer]

Just to clarify...my Smith is a Pietta repro.
Respectfully,
Charlie Gerringer
Old Dominion Dragoons

[marv762]

i also have a pietta smith and they have multiple size screws. when mine broke i took it to lodgewood with the gun and he matched up a replacement. good luck.

[CAGerringer]

i also have a pietta smith and they have multiple size screws. when mine broke i took it to lodgewood with the gun and he matched up a replacement. good luck.

Thanks, Marv. That's exactly what I'm going to do.
Respectfully,
Charlie Gerringer
Old Dominion Dragoons

[CAGerringer]

i also have a pietta smith and they have multiple size screws. when mine broke i took it to lodgewood with the gun and he matched up a replacement. good luck.<br>


Thanks, Marv. That's exactly what I'm going to do.
Respectfully,
Charlie Gerringer
Old Dominion Dragoons