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Author Topic: T/C Cherokee .32  (Read 1237 times)

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Re: T/C Cherokee .32
« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2012, 01:36:51 PM »
I would disagree that the Cherokee uses a 1/4-28 thread nipple.

I think it uses the same size and pitch as the Seneca and Patriot and also the Ruger Old Army.
Try a 12-28 or something like that.  

From the TOW website:
Nipple, 12-28 thread, for T/C Seneca, Cherokee rifles, & T/C Patriot pistol, #11 cap, Ampco bronze

Hope this helps,
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Re: T/C Cherokee .32
« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2012, 03:47:44 PM »
Bigsmoke is correct on the 12-28 nipple and #10 cap, although we've always just "pinched down" a #11 and worked just fine.
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Re: T/C Cherokee .32
« Reply #17 on: February 16, 2012, 04:42:27 AM »
I have been unable to locate any #10 caps locally, so I hope the #11's will work for me this weekend at the range.
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Re: T/C Cherokee .32
« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2012, 06:03:47 AM »
I got the "Hot Shot" nipple, the one with the little holes drilled thru the sides of the nipple, for mine, which takes the #11 cap. Works perfect!
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Re: T/C Cherokee .32
« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2012, 11:17:24 AM »
Thanks for the correction - I have not had the rifles for a while.  Most of T/C is the
1/4 - 28 but those little guns were different.  I do know that I had good luck with #10 caps.
They can be a bit harder to find if you do have have a good ML supply nearby.
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Re: T/C Cherokee .32
« Reply #20 on: February 17, 2012, 07:45:13 AM »
:th up
         Guys I agree with most that has been said about the .32Cal. But my thought
is, it is the cal not who made it! I have had and still have two .32s.One being a Crockett,
the other being a reworked T/C with a G/M barrel.Both are outstanding shooters.The
G/M handles the .32 Buffalo very well! When all is said and done the .32 is just plain fun
to shoot IMHO
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Re: T/C Cherokee .32
« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2012, 03:49:03 PM »
Snake Eyes X2. There all fun to shoot. That's why were here!!!!!!!!
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Re: T/C Cherokee .32
« Reply #22 on: January 11, 2015, 11:39:47 PM »
Sorry guys but the Cherokee has a 1:30 twist.
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Re: T/C Cherokee .32
« Reply #23 on: January 21, 2015, 09:43:43 AM »
11/16" barrel?  Wonder what diameter breech threads T/C used then
if the ball is not rammed close on the powder. . .frequently cause the barrel to burst