Thread: Marlin Ballard restoration

how about slotting the hammer so a full diameter (but less than full width) bush can be inserted??

Originally Posted by Tentman

how about slotting the hammer so a full diameter (but less than full width) bush can be inserted??

The Bush option is in play but it would project out of the face where the split is

There's plenty to consider and my welder next to consult

Originally Posted by akaroa1

The Bush option is in play but it would project out of the face where the split is

There's plenty to consider and my welder next to consult

Well whats wrong with bush sticking out, it can be cleaned up and will be stronger than original. Machine out existing hole, weld / bronze a large steel bush in place with correct sized centre and tidy up to match the flat face - as much as necessary to make the hammer function

I want to make a proper fix and be able to shoot this occasionally as a party piece

It's been in collections a long time and I'm the first owner who has plans to shoot it
So no surprises with it's faults