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    1855 Nipple Wrench question

    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?

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    Jim Cunningham
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    Jim,
    I use a plain 1/4 '' open end wrench on both of my 55's. works great for me. Hope this helps.
    Mike Seymour. 3215V-- Lenoir Braves

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    You could try grinding down the outside walls of a socket wrench for clearance. They give more torque.
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    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!

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