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Offline bluelake

Problem with Crockett .32
« 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:  :(
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Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #1 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?
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Offline paw

Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2011, 10:11:16 PM »
Use a CO2 discharger if you have one. Same thing happened to my sons Renegade once.
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Offline Swamp

Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline snake eyes

Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #5 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
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Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #6 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!
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Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #7 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
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Offline bluelake

Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #8 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  :)
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Offline Gambia

Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #10 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
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Offline Gordon H.Kemp

Re: Problem with Crockett .32
« Reply #11 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.
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