Breech Plug Trouble
 

Hello,

I have an American Knight and I noticed that the nipple on the breech plug is split. Can anyone tell me how to fix this problem. This is the second nipple to split.

I also need to find a replacement nipple.

Thanks cwt

Many times nipples will crack or split because they are not tight to the breech plug, or they are a cheap nipple. Order any nipple, stainless steel, that fits a Knight or Thompson Center rifle 1/4-28.

http://www.knightrifles.com/catalog....d=redhotnipple I had a wolverine do the same thing. Only mine broke off.

That some time work harden. Throw it away and make sure the new one sits square and tight on the breach plug and the hammer is hitting it square. I would recommend a ampco or stainless steal nipple for replacement. Lee