1873: Fitting a New Extractor

[Cemetery]

Hey Everybody,

Is there a DIY guide available regarding replacing and fitting a new extractor on a 1873 rifle? 

I got an original, and the extractor got bent somehow, need to replace it, or somehow bend it back.  It's a new extractor made a few years ago, original one was replaced at that time.

Thanks

[Pettifogger]

I have never seen any.  Drive out the retainer pin and remove the old extractor is about the only instruction.  Then the new extractor has to be hand fitted.

[Coffinmaker]

Piling On.  OR:  Plus One to Pettifogger.  A bent extractor can't be "bent back."  Once bent it's junque.  New extractor will need fitted.  You'll need a really small punch to drive out the old pin.  I also suggest a new pen be used.

Coffinmaker

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