Post by: Jamesk58 on May 09, 2015, 08:07:17 PM
Any help would be great.
Post by: rollingb on May 09, 2015, 09:09:37 PM
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 10, 2015, 11:43:21 AM
Post by: rollingb on May 10, 2015, 02:45:22 PM
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 10, 2015, 05:03:15 PM
Post by: Riley/MN on May 10, 2015, 06:00:23 PM
Post by: rollingb on May 10, 2015, 06:55:13 PM
Quote from: "Jamesk58"
OK, my post now shows 3 pictures as Attachments.OK,..... I see'em now. :rt th
Nice looking pistol BTW.
Post by: rollingb on May 10, 2015, 07:01:09 PM
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I see the pictures - looks like a musket nipple I believe.I suspect that's what it is Riley,..... and I'm pretty sure, Track of The Wolf sells #11 nipples with musket threads.
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 10, 2015, 10:45:39 PM
My motivation would be due to the difficulty in finding musket caps locally.
I was hoping a deep musket wrench would work however ordering one blind may be a waste.
Modifying a socket might be a good approach- got plenty of those lying around.
BTW- here's some more pix:
Post by: rollingb on May 10, 2015, 11:38:34 PM
Nipples - Track of the Wolf (http://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/807/1)
Once you have your old nipple out, you can probably match it's base-diameter and number of threads (per-inch) with something that will accept common #11 caps. :rt th
Post by: rollingb on May 10, 2015, 11:41:22 PM
Quote from: "Jamesk58"
Thanks for the advice. I was thinking of just changing out the nipple but I knew it wouldn't be so simple.Any idea who made it, or where it was made?
My motivation would be due to the difficulty in finding musket caps locally.
I was hoping a deep musket wrench would work however ordering one blind may be a waste.
Modifying a socket might be a good approach- got plenty of those lying around.
BTW- here's some more pix:
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 11, 2015, 09:21:59 AM
This and several other flint pistols have been in my family for since the late 1800's.
Have pix of those if you are interested. One is quite nice.
Post by: rollingb on May 11, 2015, 10:56:05 AM
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My understanding is this is a Belgian Percussion pistol made for the North African Trade around 1840-50.I'd be interested in seeing more pictures. :hey-hey
This and several other flint pistols have been in my family for since the late 1800's.
Have pix of those if you are interested. One is quite nice.
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 11, 2015, 05:59:29 PM
I have shot this one.
67 or 69 cal. I believe. 17mm barrel ID
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 11, 2015, 06:07:35 PM
A nicely engraved Spanish Migulet Pistol with the name/date of F. Scarafon 1816.
Have never been able to find anything under that name. Maybe he's the engraver?
It has a very tight cocking spring but everything seems to function well.
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 11, 2015, 06:11:57 PM
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 11, 2015, 06:17:36 PM
This one in non-operable and isn't in shape stock-wise to repair for firing.
A nice wall hanger and the silver shows well.
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 11, 2015, 06:21:10 PM
Post by: rollingb on May 11, 2015, 06:24:59 PM
Post by: Roaddog on May 12, 2015, 06:37:00 AM
Post by: snake eyes on May 12, 2015, 11:41:46 AM
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 12, 2015, 05:25:50 PM
I'll post back on my nipple resolution and future shooting results.
James
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 12, 2015, 11:04:16 PM
Carefully used the diamond tipped grinders that come with Dremels/Wens and slowly removed metal around the nipple until an 11 just snugged on but its still too thick for a 10.
Fired the 11 and got a nice plume through the barrel.
Also cleaned up the base a little where it has the tool slip marks.
I looked down the barrel a bit and see orangey rust coating the length of the barrel and I've run patches through it recently. Most of the corrosion seems to be in the combustion area. Sprayed some more Hoppes lubricant down the barrel and then stood it on its barrel to drain back out.
Now I need to fit the right balls. ID is right about 18mm which converts to 0.708 cal. Pretty Big!
Post by: rollingb on May 12, 2015, 11:39:57 PM
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Well, I took some of your advice rollingb and just modified the existing nipple so it could take an 11.Nice job,..... looks good!!!!!!!!! :rt th :shock:
Carefully used the diamond tipped grinders that come with Dremels/Wens and slowly removed metal around the nipple until an 11 just snugged on but its still too thick for a 10.
Fired the 11 and got a nice plume through the barrel.
Also cleaned up the base a little where it has the tool slip marks.
Balls & shot for muzzle loading guns - Track of the Wolf (http://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/127/3)
..... and Lee .690 round ball molds that won't break the bank for only $20.00 :rt th
Lee .690" round ball mold, single cavity, with handles - Track of the Wolf (http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/1202/1/LEE-690)
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 13, 2015, 11:17:16 PM
Will work on the barrel rust some more.
Thanks for the links, I've purchased from TOTW before- good outfit and have just about everything.
Probably won't be able to shoot for a couple of weeks but will post any worthwhile results.
Post by: Captchee on May 26, 2015, 10:52:50 AM
Nice collection .