Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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I have been wondering this for a few months and I can't seem to find an answer on the internet. The question is; can percussion guns be converted back to flintlock (dealing with a traditions PA Rifle)? Because I have been looking for a gun to represent what the early mountain men would use back in the rev war era that I could also use for normal hunting. Because I did find one that is reasonable priced that I am considering. But if not, then I do have another gun that I know is available though it wouldn't be as accurate at hunting(smoothbore).
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Samuel
Last edited by Samuel D; 03/22/21 10:15 PM.
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Re: Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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No, just the asking price for the guns are so high, and the guns I can afford aren't right for that period unless I buy used, which both of the ones I'm considering are.
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Re: Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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yes this was covered today over on the muzzle loader forum
it is a lot of work but it can be done , not a simple parts swap
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Re: Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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The other issue is is that I've been trying to find one on Dixie Gun Works but they don't have any for that model (and I know traditions doesn't sell them individually) so if I did get the gun I wouldn't know where to get a lock. But I didn't think of the liner when thinking of if it could be switched
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Re: Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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haha, So I guess it just be cheaper to buy a flintlock anyways.
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Re: Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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Itd cost more than it's worth.
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Re: Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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What about just purchasing a barrel already set up with touch hole? I have a .50 cal pedersoli frontier and looked at going up to a .54, iirc it wasnt all that expensive. Is the gun you have now a small lock or large?
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Re: Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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I didn't think of that, but I don't currently have a muzzleloader, which is partially the reason for this post. But I will look into it and see what I'll find.
The other gun that I am considering is a Indian Trade Musket(smoothbore) from a person I have been in contact with concerning black powder guns. For he is in no rush to sell them though he is willing to part with one to me since he knows I would take care of it type of thing(he got two because of a friend passing).
And the PA being from someone on this website(and it being percussion).
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Re: Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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I'm far from an expert. But I've made enough mistakes to have some hindsight... L&R makes "replacement" locks for some of the more popular production guns... If I were going to buy a new lock that would be the way I would go instead of one from Traditions. The locks made for off-the-shelf production guns are the reason flintlocks get a bad rap. Not sure there's a replacement lock for the gun you were talking about, but you can take a look and see... You might call Track and ask them too. They're pretty helpful. https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/759/1I would also take a good look at the smoothbore. We all have a love affair with the Longrifle... But smoothbores were far more common for the average person. They were cheaper, more versatile, and put more meat on the table than the longrifle ever dreamt of. Flintlocks can be finicky, and smoothbores more so. But if you do your part and learn the intricacies of the gun, it will do its part. I'm still learning about mine. Like I said, I'm not an expert but I'll be happy to help with any questions you might have. Feel free to PM me. Mike
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Re: Calling All flintlock/Percussion Experts
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haha, So I guess it just be cheaper to buy a flintlock anyways. Exactly . What are you looking for?
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