cylinder pin frozen

yancy derringer

I own an 1858 army F.LLIPIETTA pistol.The cylinder pin is frozen and revolves with the cylinder.Does anyone know how to remove a frozen cylinder pin?I tried to remove the hammer,which would allow me to drive the pin out,but I can not remove the hammer unless I remove the cylinder first.Can not pull the pin out the front because it is rusted in tight.I guess it will become a wall hanger,unless someone can help!!!Also where can I get a schematic for this gun?

allen griggs

Schematic:

http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=67&cat=Pietta+1858+Remington,+Tiro

yancy derringer

Allen,got the schematic,thank you.

allen griggs

I haven't ever taken apart a Remington, but with the Colt you can remove the hammer with the cylinder in place.
Take off the grips, unscrew the main spring screw, and remove the hammer screw.
Might have to take off the trigger guard, and the bolt, and the trigger also, but no big deal, at least on the Colt.

yancy derringer

Allen I have done all this,but still can not remove hammer without removing cylinder.

allen griggs

Have you tried soaking it in Kroil for a couple of days?

yancy derringer

I got it out!!!wow I clamped on the cylinder pin with a pair of needle nose lock plyers and drove it out from the front.Thank you everyone who replied to my post.

allen griggs

Good deal!
I do enjoy gunsmithing these old pistols, I have used a Makita belt sander, and a Milwaukee Sawzall in gunsmithing cap and ball pistols.

v35

GREASE THE CYLINDER PIN!