I picked up a Starr Double Action revolver and am working on cleaning it up. I need to replace one frame screw, the hand spring, and the nipples. The problem is the nipples seem rusted in place. How can I get them loosened up? Are they right hand threads?
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Loosening rusty nipples
- JimG, 2023-02-22, 18:58
![[*]](themes/default/images/complete_thread.png "Open whole thread")
- This could be fun! (nm) - drdougrx, 2023-02-23, 11:48
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I think they are right handed threads. You might make a spec
- WB, 2023-02-23, 07:12
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I SOAKED AN OLD ARMY THAT THE
- JT, 2023-02-23, 07:47
- Thanks for the info - JimG, 2023-02-23, 18:41
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I SOAKED AN OLD ARMY THAT THE
- JT, 2023-02-23, 07:47
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Try KY jelly. (nm)
- Bob Denning, 2023-02-22, 19:02
- Bob, I'm not surprised you thought of KY jelly. (nm) - Winnturner48, 2023-02-23, 12:32
- Anything fruity with high alcohol content (nm) - ChrisG, 2023-02-22, 19:19