A question for the experts.

[rodmkr]

I have an italian/spanish 32 long caliber revolver (saturday night special) in most peoples book.
The hammer handle (cocking leaver part) has been broken off.
Was thinking of having a new one welded on.
Hammer seems to be case hardened.
How much heat can the hammer take before it is no longer of any use?
parts for this revolver are unobtainum so need some kind of workaround.

Jim

 

[Petrol & Powder]

I assume you are speaking about the hammer spur?

I cannot advise about the feasibility of welding the spur back on. If you just need a functional hammer and are not concerned about collectable status, a mechanical repair, instead of welding or brazing, may be a solution. Mill or grind the area near the break so that you have a flat. Drill and tap a hole. Insert a short bolt with a jam nut and you have a spur.
A picture may help.

 

[Bret4207]

You mean the hammer spur? If you can find anyone willing to do the job, they can use a case hardening compound after to give it some wear qualities. The chances are the part is more or less mild, cast steel and should react okay to the compound. There is likely no way to get it welded without reducing the temper/case hardening. As I said, IF you can find someone willing to do the job and IF it's affordable.

 

[StrawHat]

The King Company and others used to alter S&W hammers frequently. I would imagine a good heat sink on the active area (where the trigger interfaces), and the least amount of time and heat necessary to effect the repair would do the trick. Files to finish it to shape and you are done.

Kevin