FLINT CONVERTION
11-03-2006 | 12:08 AM
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FLINT CONVERTION
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT MAKERS LOCK WOULD BE THE MATCH TO A THOMPSON CENTER PERCUSSION LOCK, AS FAR AS INLET ETC.. I WANT TO COVERT A TC RENEGADE TO A FLINTLOCK, ONLY HITCH IS IT'S A LEFT HANDED RIFLE, I WANT TO BE ABLE TO SWITCH IT WITHOUT ALTERING SO IT CAN BE CHANGED BACK WITHOUT HARM. I KNOW, BUT SMARTER PEOPLE HAVE DONE DUMBER THINGS.. OR IS IT DUMBER PEOPLE HAVE DONE SMARTER THINGS, ANYWAY YOUR HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
I 'M LOOKING TO FILL A NICHE, I'VE GOTAN ENCORE, A WHITE MOUNTIAN CARBINE AND LOOKING TO DO A LH FLINT, I HOPED IT COULD BE AS EASY AS A LH LOCK AND GM RE-BARREL? THANKS!
I 'M LOOKING TO FILL A NICHE, I'VE GOTAN ENCORE, A WHITE MOUNTIAN CARBINE AND LOOKING TO DO A LH FLINT, I HOPED IT COULD BE AS EASY AS A LH LOCK AND GM RE-BARREL? THANKS!
11-03-2006 | 04:58 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: FLINT CONVERTION
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(k0n1wrzlh2khkw555kw5i445))/categories/catList.aspx?catID=14#148
here a place to start looking I know the L@Rlock has to be inletted deeper in t.c stocks reason they use a different mainspring: but the above web: site should have what you need.
here a place to start looking I know the L@Rlock has to be inletted deeper in t.c stocks reason they use a different mainspring: but the above web: site should have what you need.
11-04-2006 | 08:32 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Texas - BUT NOW in Madison County, NY
RE: FLINT CONVERTION
ORIGINAL: WPD4323
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT MAKERS LOCK WOULD BE THE MATCH TO A THOMPSON CENTER PERCUSSION LOCK, AS FAR AS INLET ETC.. I WANT TO COVERT A TC RENEGADE TO A FLINTLOCK, ONLY HITCH IS IT'S A LEFT HANDED RIFLE, I WANT TO BE ABLE TO SWITCH IT WITHOUT ALTERING SO IT CAN BE CHANGED BACK WITHOUT HARM. I KNOW, BUT SMARTER PEOPLE HAVE DONE DUMBER THINGS.. OR IS IT DUMBER PEOPLE HAVE DONE SMARTER THINGS, ANYWAY YOUR HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
I 'M LOOKING TO FILL A NICHE, I'VE GOTAN ENCORE, A WHITE MOUNTIAN CARBINE AND LOOKING TO DO A LH FLINT, I HOPED IT COULD BE AS EASY AS A LH LOCK AND GM RE-BARREL? THANKS!
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT MAKERS LOCK WOULD BE THE MATCH TO A THOMPSON CENTER PERCUSSION LOCK, AS FAR AS INLET ETC.. I WANT TO COVERT A TC RENEGADE TO A FLINTLOCK, ONLY HITCH IS IT'S A LEFT HANDED RIFLE, I WANT TO BE ABLE TO SWITCH IT WITHOUT ALTERING SO IT CAN BE CHANGED BACK WITHOUT HARM. I KNOW, BUT SMARTER PEOPLE HAVE DONE DUMBER THINGS.. OR IS IT DUMBER PEOPLE HAVE DONE SMARTER THINGS, ANYWAY YOUR HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
I 'M LOOKING TO FILL A NICHE, I'VE GOTAN ENCORE, A WHITE MOUNTIAN CARBINE AND LOOKING TO DO A LH FLINT, I HOPED IT COULD BE AS EASY AS A LH LOCK AND GM RE-BARREL? THANKS!
11-04-2006 | 08:34 AM
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From: Texas - BUT NOW in Madison County, NY
RE: FLINT CONVERTION
ORIGINAL: Sharp Shooter
I have been thinking about doing the same thing. How hard is it to change the lock? Then I would just need a new barrel. (I am planning to get one anyways).
I have been thinking about doing the same thing. How hard is it to change the lock? Then I would just need a new barrel. (I am planning to get one anyways).
11-04-2006 | 11:06 AM
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RE: FLINT CONVERTION
What a pita.
I have a pedersoli rifle that was a flint and i converted it to a cap simply by buying the cap lock and changing it out. Stillhave the same barrel.
If your not changing it from a righty to a lefty or vice versa, why the need for a new barrel? And why not just contact TC?
I have a pedersoli rifle that was a flint and i converted it to a cap simply by buying the cap lock and changing it out. Stillhave the same barrel.
If your not changing it from a righty to a lefty or vice versa, why the need for a new barrel? And why not just contact TC?
11-04-2006 | 09:01 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: FLINT CONVERTION
There is a BP gunsmith in Morgantown, WV that does that type of work. His name is Marvin Wottring. He is a first class smith, and human being. I believe you would better serve yourself if you just ordered a Lyman left handed rifle. I know it would cost a lot less. Tom.
11-04-2006 | 11:41 PM
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RE: FLINT CONVERTION
THANKS FOR THE IMPUT I APPRECIATE THE HELP. I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT THE LYMAN AS AN ADDITION, BUT HAVE TIME TESTED FAITH IN T/C PRODUCTS, GRANTED LYMAN MUST BE DOING IT RIGHT, I'VE READ HAWKS REVIEW ON HIS EXPERIENCE WITH THE LH FLINT AND HE SPOKE WITH RESPECT TO IT'S PERFORMANCE, I CAN'T SAY I'VE EVER SPOKE WITH ANYONE THAT HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THIER STUFF BUT I DON'T KNOW ANYONEWITH FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE EITHER..
11-05-2006 | 12:05 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Rivesville, WV
RE: FLINT CONVERTION
I have one in left handed flint-50 cal. I believe it is every bit the rifle that the TC is. And that is saying alot. I also believe the Lyman is available with more options. I have the one with the faster twist, and I shoot conicals in mine. I also have the Lyman peep sight on mine, it does not require any D&T. The Lyman also costs alot less. Tom.
