Nipple Key

[weebeestie]

I'm in need of a nipple key for a Ruger Old Army.
Anywhere in the UK to get one or can I use one from a modern replica.

[loiner1965]

I'm in need of a nipple key for a Ruger Old Army.
Anywhere in the UK to get one or can I use one from a modern replica.

Try Henry kranks

[robpark]

If you just need something to do the job, a 3/16" socket works fine on my ROA (though I've heard that the correct size is 5/32")

[tacfoley]

I'm in need of a nipple key for a Ruger Old Army.
Anywhere in the UK to get one or can I use one from a modern replica.

If you are asking about removing the nipples from an original ROA, then, as the guys above noted, you'll need a mini-socket or tube-spanner [like those made by Elora]. AFAIK, only the ROA actually has nipples of this design - no modern replica of an old revolver does, but then, the ROA is not a replica.

tac

[weebeestie]

Thanks guys,
looks like I'll need to find an appropriate socket and keep looking on American sites.

[DesG]

I'm in need of a nipple key for a Ruger Old Army.
Anywhere in the UK to get one or can I use one from a modern replica.

The easiest thing to do is drill a hole down a piece of steel bar on your lathe and then cut off anything that stops it fitting on the nipple. Much easier than trying to buy one.

[lostcat]

3/16 is the size for standard ROA,I have an original Ruger wrench but choose to use a 3/16th socket,they don't fit in the nipple pocket without taking down the outside diameter,can be done on a bench grinder but a 3/16th nut driver from online should be ideal without work if it fits down the pocket.
The Ruger tool isn't a great fit in itself anyway,a little large for the pocket and somewhat crude tool,the screwdriver on the other end is a sure way to scratch up the loading lever screw...imo.

[weebeestie]

I'll give a 3/16" socket a try when I source one.

Jeez, when are these yanks gonna get metricated.

[CapnBall]

Try Joe and Suzi over at The Gun Works.

They sell a fantastic quality key, and you can stock up on spare nipples at a bargain price.

I only paid £15 extra on customs import fee - and £8 of that was our beloved Royal Mail 'handling fee'

Arrived in 6 days.

[Turnup]

The easiest thing to do is drill a hole down a piece of steel bar on your lathe and then cut off anything that stops it fitting on the nipple. Much easier than trying to buy one.

Ahem....the ROA nipple has a hexagonal fitting, so you would be making a hex box spanner. While it could be done, I would not describe that as the easiest thing to do....

[tacfoley]

Try Joe and Suzi over at The Gun Works.

They sell a fantastic quality key, and you can stock up on spare nipples at a bargain price.

I only paid £15 extra on customs import fee - and £8 of that was our beloved Royal Mail 'handling fee'

Arrived in 6 days.

Feel free to do that.

On the other hand, I just walk right through the door, buy what I need for the guys here, bring 'em back, and pay nothing at all to the gubmint - ask anybody who has had stuff from them that I got for them.

Still, don't let me get in the way of you paying your patriotic dues!

tac

[Turnup]

Feel free to do that.

On the other hand, I just walk right through the door, buy what I need for the guys here, bring 'em back, and pay nothing at all to the gubmint - ask anybody who has had stuff from them that I got for them.

Still, don't let me get in the way of you paying your patriotic dues!

tac

I can affirm that tac procured a set of ROA stainless nipples for me and that they were perfect in every way, and way cheap.

[CapnBall]

Feel free to do that.

On the other hand, I just walk right through the door, buy what I need for the guys here, bring 'em back, and pay nothing at all to the gubmint - ask anybody who has had stuff from them that I got for them.

Still, don't let me get in the way of you paying your patriotic dues!

tac

Ah, yes, your upcoming USA trip ?

I agree that's cool to know, and tbh that £8 Royal Mail 'Handling Fee' does make the blood boil.

Like I said on the thread about higher Ruger Old Army front sight blades, well worth a pint or two to you tac

[DesG]

Ahem....the ROA nipple has a hexagonal fitting, so you would be making a hex box spanner. While it could be done, I would not describe that as the easiest thing to do....

Ah, a challenge.

[xx.Morph.xx]

Peter Starley has them in stock, he bought a load of Ruger Old Army spares direct from the factory.