Fixing tumbler on percussion mechanism

Fernando K · 7th April 2017, 08:26 PM

Ken

Ingenious system, but the welding misses the piece, if it was tempered.

Another job to face would be to rebuild the half cock safety, desoldering the part that covers the previous drill, and its triangular spring. It is difficult, but largely satisfactory. Notice that the tumbler still has the recess to act.

Sorry for the translator

Affectionately. Fernando K

Kmaddock · 7th April 2017, 08:48 PM

Hi Fernando
Well spotted on the safety.
I will not be re building the safety as it is the history of the weapon having this removed, probably, maybe? during the conversion from flint to percussion, if the safety was just missing I would probably try a re build
With respect to tempering I have never found the meal to be v soft after a weld or braise but then I will not be shooting the weapon so it will only be going through a few cocks and gentle releases.
Regards
Ken

7th April 2017, 08:26 PM	#1
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 669	Ken Ingenious system, but the welding misses the piece, if it was tempered. Another job to face would be to rebuild the half cock safety, desoldering the part that covers the previous drill, and its triangular spring. It is difficult, but largely satisfactory. Notice that the tumbler still has the recess to act. Sorry for the translator Affectionately. Fernando K

7th April 2017, 08:48 PM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Hi Fernando Well spotted on the safety. I will not be re building the safety as it is the history of the weapon having this removed, probably, maybe? during the conversion from flint to percussion, if the safety was just missing I would probably try a re build With respect to tempering I have never found the meal to be v soft after a weld or braise but then I will not be shooting the weapon so it will only be going through a few cocks and gentle releases. Regards Ken