I would like to get a replacement, new-made lever screw for my M1860. The original has some wear to the screw head and id like to preserve it the best I can without continuing to bugger it every time I clean the block. I found this guy on eBay selling new made tool steel screws, and wanted to see if anyone else was using them before spending that much on a single screw
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255004712848?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=h_SBkcRkQCe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=q4u0Et8hQZi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Hello, Adam:
I don't have an original, and have been told by gunsmiths that work on original Spencer's, that the screw threads are "old style".
If a supposedly close enough, "modern" American or even metric thread pitch is used, the original threads can bend and distort. Not saying this fellow's are wrong, just suggest you be sure. A modern replacement should finger screw into place without resistance if block and lever (pressure) not involved. Please let us know what happens. Smiles.
El Supremo/Kevin Tinny
Lodgewood says it has an original for sale. They call it a "Spencer Block Pivot Screw."
If you're looking for a repro, the guy on ebay seems to make a lot of odd screws, so I would be surprised if he fudged on the thread pitch. Of course you could always ask him for details.
--DJ
Quote from: El Supremo on August 26, 2024, 08:32:15 AMHello, Adam:
I don't have an original, and have been told by gunsmiths that work on original Spencer's, that the screw threads are "old style".
If a supposedly close enough, bou's revenge (https://bous-revenge.io) "modern" American or even metric thread pitch is used, the original threads can bend and distort. Not saying this fellow's are wrong, just suggest you be sure. A modern replacement should finger screw into place without resistance if block and lever (pressure) not involved. Please let us know what happens. Smiles.
El Supremo/Kevin Tinny
It's a good idea to preserve the original lever screw on your M1860, especially if it's showing wear. Replacement screws made from tool steel can be a great choice as they are generally tougher and more resistant to wear compared to original vintage screws.
Quote from: difficultysnazzy on September 10, 2024, 09:22:20 PMIt's a good idea to preserve the original lever screw on your M1860,basketball legends (https://basketballlegends.pro)especially if it's showing wear. Replacement screws made from tool steel can be a great choice as they are generally tougher and more resistant to wear compared to original vintage screws.
So is there a way to not compromise the quality of the lever screw head each time you remove it? If you say to keep the original screw head, what should I do if it is old and worn?