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    1858 Remington nipple wrench

    I just purchased a used 1858 Remington Tri-L .44 caliber c&b revolver. I need a high quality, hardened nipple wrench. I only have musket wrenches now. Can anyone let me know who makes a high quality wrench. I know there is a lot of low quality wrenches out there, but I want to buy a quality wrench. I am soaking the cylinder in Kroil and will use anti seize on the threads. I'm unable to make a wrench. Thanks
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    1858 Remington nipple wrench

    Bob,
    Look at badmanbullets.com. He has a hardened and heat treated nipple wrench for sale, among other items.
    Chris

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    Chris,
    Thank you. I ordered one just now.
    Bob
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    Exclamation nipple wrench for 1858 Remington

    I ordered several nipple wrenches for my 1858 Remington. After soaking for 4 days in a small can of Kroil, they came out. The nipples seemed to be only snug in the cylinder however there was black residue. I used a wrench from TOTW-#NW-130. I will re-install the nipples with anti-seize and only just snug.
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    This is why removing the nipples should be part of the normal cleaning regime. Some people slack off on it.
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    clean & anti seize nipple

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike McDaniel View Post
    This is why removing the nipples should be part of the normal cleaning regime. Some people slack off on it.
    Better them than me. I clean and re-coat nipples with anti seize every time I use the gun

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