1860's Cooper handgun

[Steve Bergin]

I have an 1860's Cooper handgun passed down thru the ages in pieces. It's missing a hammer, some screws and a flat tension spring in the handle that looks like it goes into the trigger mechanism has a tooth broken off. I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks. Steve
PS. I've added some pictures. I'm still trying to work out responding to you guys. I've sent replies. Hope you get them. You folks are terrific. I'm a poor Catholic boy from West Philly; captured by a Lutheran and carried to Chicago many years ago. It' been tough.

[Chazman321]

You can try looking around for parts... Many gunsmiths can make you a spring, or if you get some flat spring stock and some time, you can make it yourself... Try Brownells.com and see what you come up with...

[Skuggi]

yea make friends with machinists and gunsmiths

[knight0334]

Is there any way you could post detailed pics of that piece you have? I might be able to find something..

[SCOUT]

Try DIXIE GUN WORKS, they have lots of parts for old guns.

[crazyyankee]

From the sound of it your gun might be a copy of a 1860 Colt Army, or similar. They used a flat spring for the hammer and such and reproduction parts are available from most Civil War re-enacting sutlers (Venders). Check it out if it is close to what you need I might have one laying around..

Mike

[crazyyankee]

Is you pistol like this one?

If so check out parts for a 1851 Colt Navy

This is a
J. M. Cooper Pocket Model 1862
Philadelphia Third Model Serial #11522 (Serial Number Range 1 - 15000 for all models)
4" Octagonal Barrel, .31 Caliber 6 shot cylinder percussion.
Very closely resembles the Colt Pocket Model
Manufactured 1862-1869 after the expiration of Colt's major patents.


Hope that helps
Mike

[Xringshooter]

A possibility for parts is www.jackfirstgun.com He carries many, many parts for old and obsolete firearms. His catalog is 2400 pages (2 volumes). His website has a phone number that you can call also.

[Steve Bergin]

Great site. Thank you.

[Steve Bergin]

Appreciate your feedback. Thanks. Steve