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Old 12-08-2008 | 07:03 AM
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does anybody know if i can convert my t/c flintlock over to percussion cap gun?
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Old 12-08-2008 | 07:56 AM
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I'm sure it could, but why? Conversions were normally done by installing a drum and nipple where the vent hole is and replacing the hammer and reworking the lock.( removng frizzen, pan, etc)
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Old 12-08-2008 | 08:06 AM
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It can be done.. but for the hassel and problems, I'd just get another rifle.
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Old 12-08-2008 | 09:13 AM
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Or, is it as simple as getting another lock and barrel? If so, that's what I would do, unless the price of a complete new gun was about the same.
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Old 12-08-2008 | 09:16 AM
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Could get an other lock and barrel and have both. Lee
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Old 12-08-2008 | 07:25 PM
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The only problem I have with another lock and barrel.. then you're always changing one over and one is sitting around in the corners of the gun closet. I have several Green Mountian Barrels I can change over to. I would much rather have them mounted on a rifle stock and lock, and just be able to grab them..
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Old 12-08-2008 | 07:52 PM
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The only problem I have with another lock and barrel.. then you're always changing one over and one is sitting around in the corners of the gun closet. I have several Green Mountian Barrels I can change over to. I would much rather have them mounted on a rifle stock and lock, and just be able to grab them..
I've found that what Cayugad said holds true for me also, though I didn't expect it to. I have a .45, .50, and .54 barrel for my Renegade and it's an easy switch from one to the other - just pull the wedge pin. But I don't seem to do it very often. Seems the.54 barrel stays on it all the time.In fact, I've been looking for a cheap Renegade with a rusted "throw away" barrel to put the .45 GM LRHbarrel on.

I don't know why it's like that, but it is (at least for me).
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