Squirrel CVA rifle question

roswellnative

February 10, 2013 03:30

Ok I am building a few BP from some parts lots from the other side. I am smart enough to know I am not smart enough to assume anything in this matter...

Soo

here is a pic of the drum and nipple. It is set up for a precussion cap.. I would like to know if I can change to a flintlock setup by removing the hex screw in the end of the barrel , removing the nipple , and replacing the hex screw in the hole where the nipple was??


What say you?

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  JohnnyBGood

  February 10, 2013 06:26

  You need to remove the entire drum
  and nipple. You would then install a
  threaded bushing in the barrel in the
  now vacant hole. The bushing will be your
  touch hole for flint.
  
  The geometry of the lockplate, flashpan,
  frizzen, and touch hole must be correct
  to have reliable ignition.
  
  Johnny

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