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Pastor Murray Steven
04-05-2001, 03:46 PM
What would be the approx. cost of converting my Renegade T/C from flint to cap lock? And where could I expect to get the best price on the parts?
Thank you
Pastor Murray B. Stevens
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Jack Monteith
04-05-2001, 06:31 PM
Hi, Pastor:
If you really want to convert it to them thar new-flanged caps, instead of learning to sharpen yore flints proper-like, I reckon Thompson-Center be yore best bet.
The frizzen on my second hand T/C Hawken was wore through the case hardening when I bought it, and wouldn't spark. I ordered a new one, it wouldn't fit, so they sent me a whole new lock for the price of a frizzen!
If you're just frustrated with it, check out the thread on flinter fun below. It takes a while to learn flint on your own.
Bye
Jack
James Gates
04-05-2001, 07:30 PM
If you really want to get that soft metal sparking....order a can of "Casenit" and some heat stop paste from Brownells. Apply heat stop paste to everthing except the face....bring up to a dull red with a propane torch and shove it down in the Casenit...move it around to coat good and air cool.
Best Regards, James
James Gates
04-05-2001, 07:35 PM
Another thought...It's going to take more that just a lock to convert. It will need a new breechplug with flash hole or a new barrel. Something to think about!
Best Regards, James
Jack Monteith
04-05-2001, 07:47 PM
Hi, Guys:
Someone may have a drum and nipple setup. The 1/4" threads for the flash hole liner should hold a drum. Changing hammers might be enough, but you'll probably have to cut the flashpan off too. I won't want to do that if there was a possibility of a flint only season.
Bye
Jack
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