I just bought an old hammer cape gun, cheap! I know, there is nothing more expensive than cheap women, dogs and guns, but I had a weak moment. It's not a real candidate for a full restoration project, but the hammer on the left side is broken. Way too much patina and pitting for that. Just an old black powder shooter. Only the bottom half of the left hammer is there. The right one is present and in good shape. Anybody have a suggestion for who I might have do the work, or a source for hammers? I am patient, and pretty good with a file and scrapper and would like to try fitting a set of new ones myself, if I could find a set.
Thanks
Bfly

Dixie Gun Works,
They have 3 different types of semi finished hammers.
You have some hand work to do but they should work.

Cheers, John

I do know that JJ Perodeau, in Enid OK at Champlins can make ANY part for ANY gun.

He has done work on many of my break open guns.

His work is First Rate.

Thanks,
I'll probabaly follow both options. I've fitted a few hammers from Dixie on muzzle loaders, so will probably fit a pair from them on this one, and keep the old parts for later. Then, when I get a bit of on hand cash, she'll probably go to JJ for a bit on real work and probably a rebuild of the original hammer, replacing firing pins, and a tighting of her face. It is still on face, but her joints are worn and it never hurts to have old guns really gone over by a real expert. JJ has worked on guns for me in the past. To say I was pleased with the work would be an understatement. His work is truly top shelf.
Thanks again,
Bfly

This outfit has many hammers of all styles.

http://www.blackleyandson.com/acatalog/Hammers.html