New 1872 Firing Pins

[Grapeshot]

I need a new firing pin for my 1872 Open Top.  I know there is a gunshop in Rhode Island that has them, but I can't find there web site.

Anyone out there able to help me out?

Thanks.

[Abilene]

Howdy Grapeshot,

http://www.thesmithshop.com/ then click "products"

I've heard the owner is ill, don't know if someone is still tending the shop.  Good luck.

update: just noticed on the website that Happy Trails says he won't be accepting new work until after his surgery, but that products will be available.

[litl rooster]

 I understand VTI has them also they are a harden- heat treated firing pin.  They are not listed and you must ask for them.  I also understand you must open the flash hole some to allow them to pass thru.

[Coffinmaker]

Grapeshot,

Lil Rooster is correct.  VTI has the hardened pin from "The Smith Shop" and you do need to open the flash hole a mite to allow the pin to clear.  VTI also has the Uberti hardened firing pin for the '72 Open Top.

Coffinmaker

[Grapeshot]

To all who answered, Thank you.  I contacted The Smith Shop and talked to Mr. English.  A very nice man and he says he's doing better now that his plumbing has been overhauled.  It was a pleasure doing business with him.

[litl rooster]

BTW   VTI now has them listed, on their web site, under OT parts