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Shooting Traditional Firearms and Weapons => General Interest => Topic started by: bluelake on August 16, 2011, 04:13:13 PM

Title: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: bluelake on August 16, 2011, 04:13:13 PM

Well, today was my last day of shooting before I put all my bp stuff away, as I have to head back to Korea this Friday.  I took out my .45 flintlock pistol and .32 Crockett and enjoyed making some last smoke 'n noise for the season.  

Afterwards, I cleaned both of them out; first the .45 and then the .32.  While making my last cleaning pass on the Crockett, the end of the cleaning rod came loose and got stuck near the breech.  I tried getting the brass threaded rod to reattach to the one stuck near the bottom, to no avail.  I really don't have time to mess around with it, so I'm a little perplexed.  I took off the nipple and sprayed lubricant into it and also down the muzzle.  I think I'm going to have to just let it go until I return.

 :cry:  

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: Hank in WV on August 16, 2011, 04:56:33 PM

I don't know where you live but are there any of our members in your area that can look at it for you?

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: paw on August 16, 2011, 10:03:49 PM

Quote from: "bluelake"

Well, today was my last day of shooting before I put all my bp stuff away, as I have to head back to Korea this Friday.  I took out my .45 flintlock pistol and .32 Crockett and enjoyed making some last smoke 'n noise for the season.  

Afterwards, I cleaned both of them out; first the .45 and then the .32.  While making my last cleaning pass on the Crockett, the end of the cleaning rod came loose and got stuck near the breech.  I tried getting the brass threaded rod to reattach to the one stuck near the bottom, to no avail.  I really don't have time to mess around with it, so I'm a little perplexed.  I took off the nipple and sprayed lubricant into it and also down the muzzle.  I think I'm going to have to just let it go until I return.

 :cry:  

pull the nipple put in a few grains and shoot it out into something to catch it

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: Chairslayer on August 16, 2011, 10:11:16 PM

Use a CO2 discharger if you have one. Same thing happened to my sons Renegade once.

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: Swamp on August 17, 2011, 05:41:37 AM

Yep, a C02 discharger is the way to go. These things are GREAT, and everyone should have one in their box of tools.

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: snake eyes on August 17, 2011, 09:53:52 AM

bluelake,
           The CO2 dischargers work.Short of that, the small powder charge,
is another option.DO NOT LET THIS SET ANY LONGER THAT
ABSOLUTELY NECCESSARY IMHO

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: Riley/MN on August 17, 2011, 10:32:03 AM

Air compressor with a rubber-tipped blow gun would be another option if you don't have the CO2. I have shot one out with powder myself. I agree with snake eyes - Time is not your friend here.... lube it up & shoot it out!

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: Captchee on August 17, 2011, 11:44:05 AM

i agree witht he others . you really need to get that out before you leave . if you dont , the chances are great  if it sets for to long a time , lubed or not ,that your wont be to happy when you get back

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: bluelake on August 17, 2011, 08:06:44 PM

Well, this morning I packed the drum with powder and blew it out (lost everything that was in the breech, but that's o.k.).  Thanks for all the encouragement to get it done  

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: Gambia on August 17, 2011, 10:41:35 PM

Quote from: "bluelake"

Well, this morning I packed the drum with powder and blew it out (lost everything that was in the breech, but that's o.k.).  Thanks for all the encouragement to get it done  

Glad you got that taken care of.  Safe travels to you as well.

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: Captchee on August 18, 2011, 10:17:00 AM

Quote from: "bluelake"

Well, this morning I packed the drum with powder and blew it out (lost everything that was in the breech, but that's o.k.).  Thanks for all the encouragement to get it done  

cleaning jags are alot cheeper then replacing barrels .
do get you a C02 though when you get the chance . its well worth the money IMO

Title: Re: Problem with Crockett .32
Post by: Gordon H.Kemp on August 18, 2011, 10:19:41 AM

Good to hear you got it cleared. I have to admit , I,ve never used a CO2 discharger , but have cleared several "dry-balls" and other objects with the squib charge. The only time I,d hesitate to use the squib load to clear the obstruction  would be if I didn,t know what was down-bore?
      Hope you travel in safty.