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Jim Cunningham
05-03-2008, 03:36 PM
I recentlly picked up a great shooting 1855 reproduction but can't remove the nipple without removing the lock from the gun. Isn there a better way? A tube wrench won't work and neither will a crescent wrench since the wrench won't clear the tape primer. How does everyone else remove the nipple?

Thanks,

Mike Seymour, 3215V
05-03-2008, 09:48 PM
Jim,
I use a plain 1/4 '' open end wrench on both of my 55's. works great for me. Hope this helps.

Lou Lou Lou
05-06-2008, 07:54 AM
You could try grinding down the outside walls of a socket wrench for clearance. They give more torque.

oscarlovel
05-06-2008, 10:37 AM
Jim:

Sorry to hear you are so taken with your 1855. I was hoping you would be disenchanted and sell it to me. LOL!! Enjoy!

Clint Lovell