Knight wolverine conversion to a 209?

mcfadden222 · 02-10-2008, 04:19 PM

A guy is giving me two knight wolverines that take the small caps. Can you convert them to take the 209 primer instead? And what are these guns worth, $50?

mcawful · 02-10-2008, 04:29 PM

Didn't find one to convert the Wolverine, but maybe if you contact Knight (don't mention the $50 thing) and act real sweet,...they may be able to steer you in the right direction.
http://www.knightrifles.com/catalog.aspx?catid=NonFullPlasticJacket

mcawful · 02-10-2008, 04:31 PM

Or...you may be stuck with the caps. Caps aren't bad, all kinds of folks use them with great success in sidelocks and older inlines.

corey012778 · 02-10-2008, 04:31 PM

I have a knight usak. using #11's. I looked into the conversions. $57 - $60. I played with the idea for about 3 months. that is until I took a deer with the set up that I have.

mcawful · 02-10-2008, 04:32 PM

Just found it!
Go here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Knight-209-Primer-Extreme-Conversion-Kit-50-Caliber_W0QQitemZ260195058768QQcmdZViewItem

bowbender6 · 02-10-2008, 04:46 PM

My hunting partner converted a wolverine because he had 2 other Knight's that used 209 discs

Indiana SmokePole · 02-10-2008, 04:56 PM

ther is a convertion kit for the wolverines they run some were around $60.00 they will use the 209 primer in the red full plastic jacket Knights # 900603 Extreme 209 primer convertion kit.

Ron

lemoyne · 02-10-2008, 06:24 PM

It can be done but a musket cap usually gives as good or better results and all that takes is the right nipple. Lee

mcfadden222 · 02-10-2008, 06:39 PM

Thanks guys!

cayugad · 02-10-2008, 06:58 PM

The Wolverines if in good condition are worth $100-$150 on most auction sites. Shoot 85 grains of loose powder and use a #11 cap and I think you will be more then glad with the way the rifles shoot. I personally would not convert them, but if you feel the need for blow more fire into a breech plug, then have at it. I never had a #11 fail to fire the rifle yet with loose powder.