Flintlock Parts Help?
Recoil Rob
but wasn't sure enough to make the investment. The opportunity presented
itself this week at a general merchandise auction to buy a "Kentucky
Flintlock Rifle" replica kit for $25 so I took the plunge. Guess I
should have done a better job of inspection because as it turns out
several small parts are missing. Most are screws but some are larger,
such as the ramrod and caps. Also the lock spring is broken.
Anyway, the kit was imported from Japan by ULTRA-HI PRODUCTS CO.,
HAWTHORNE, NJ.
Does anyone know if they're still in business, or where I might find
parts?
Thanks,
Rob
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#itself this week at a general merchandise auction to buy a "Kentucky
#Flintlock Rifle" replica kit for $25 so I took the plunge. Guess I
#should have done a better job of inspection because as it turns out
#several small parts are missing. Most are screws but some are larger,
#such as the ramrod and caps. Also the lock spring is broken.
#Anyway, the kit was imported from Japan by ULTRA-HI PRODUCTS CO.,
#HAWTHORNE, NJ.
#
#Does anyone know if they're still in business, or where I might find
#parts?
#
# Thanks,
# Rob
Hi Rob,
Give Dixie Gun Works a call and thell them what you wrote us here. Dixie is a
huge supplier of blackpowder type firearms and parts for all kinds of
muzzleloading firarms. They may be familiar with the, perhaps now defunct,
supplier of your kit, and may able help you with parts for it. I am sure they
would enjoy talking with you.
Phone number 1 800 238 6785 for orders.
Phone number 1 731 885 0700 for information.
As a courtesy to them, I would recommend you calling the non toll free number
first.
If you are really thinking about getting into blackpowder, spend $5.00 and
order their catalog. You will be amazed, and maybe, like me, hooked.
Coop
NRA Endowment
SASS Life
NMLRA
Phil Schempf
You might try these guys:
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/
They may not have parts made by the same maker, but I bet they have
something that will work.
Phil
Recoil Rob wrote:
# Does anyone know if they're still in business, or where I might find
# parts?
John Grossbohlin
"Recoil Rob" <rec...@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:af7nmp$2id$1...@grapevine.wam.umd.edu...
# I've always thought it would be fun to build a replica gun from a kit,
# but wasn't sure enough to make the investment. The opportunity presented
# itself this week at a general merchandise auction to buy a "Kentucky
# Flintlock Rifle" replica kit for $25 so I took the plunge. Guess I
# should have done a better job of inspection because as it turns out
# several small parts are missing. Most are screws but some are larger,
# such as the ramrod and caps. Also the lock spring is broken.
# Anyway, the kit was imported from Japan by ULTRA-HI PRODUCTS CO.,
# HAWTHORNE, NJ.
#
# Does anyone know if they're still in business, or where I might find
# parts?
Seems to me they were sued out of business due to barrel problems... injury
causing problems. That was in the late 70's or early 80's. I've got one of
those guns and it hasn't been fired in about 20 years because of the
information about the barrels. I use it as a prop in a floor lamp!
John
NRA Benefactor
HMS Lion
provide just about anything you need.
V/r:
Mike McDaniel
U.S. International Muzzle-Loading Team
Frank Logullo
"Recoil Rob" <rec...@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:af7nmp$2id$1...@grapevine.wam.umd.edu...
# I've always thought it would be fun to build a replica gun from a kit,
# but wasn't sure enough to make the investment. The opportunity presented
# itself this week at a general merchandise auction to buy a "Kentucky
# Flintlock Rifle" replica kit for $25 so I took the plunge. Guess I
# should have done a better job of inspection because as it turns out
# several small parts are missing. Most are screws but some are larger,
# such as the ramrod and caps. Also the lock spring is broken.
# Anyway, the kit was imported from Japan by ULTRA-HI PRODUCTS CO.,
# HAWTHORNE, NJ.
#
# parts?
#
A couple of years ago, a caplock I had from Ultra-Hi's lock broke. I could
not find a trace of them but sent the lock to Dixie Gun Works and they
repaired. I was amazed that in only cost a few bucks. I recommend giving
them a call.
Frank
FRANK
<rec...@optonline.net> wrote:
#I've always thought it would be fun to build a replica gun from a kit,
#but wasn't sure enough to make the investment. The opportunity presented
#itself this week at a general merchandise auction to buy a "Kentucky
#Flintlock Rifle" replica kit for $25 so I took the plunge. Guess I
#should have done a better job of inspection because as it turns out
#several small parts are missing. Most are screws but some are larger,
#such as the ramrod and caps. Also the lock spring is broken.
#Anyway, the kit was imported from Japan by ULTRA-HI PRODUCTS CO.,
#HAWTHORNE, NJ.
#
Before you buy parts for the lock, make certain that the frizzen
sparks. Many of the junky guns have soft frizzens and you will never
get it to work. They can be hardened, but it takes time and
experience. Dixie Arms will be happy to sell you a good complete
lock, and this is usually the best way to go, especially with a broken
mainspring. It may take some mechanical aptitude or a good black
powder smith to fit the new lock, or it may be close to a drop in-
depends on how the original was made. Dixie has lots of ramrods and
other parts. They charge for their catalog, but it is worth it- just
hide your plastic before you start reading.
Frank
William P Russell
#
# Does anyone know if they're still in business, or where I might find
# parts?
Dixie gun works has everything!
Bill Twist
# #but wasn't sure enough to make the investment. The opportunity presented
# #itself this week at a general merchandise auction to buy a "Kentucky
# #Flintlock Rifle" replica kit for $25 so I took the plunge. Guess I
# #should have done a better job of inspection because as it turns out
# #several small parts are missing. Most are screws but some are larger,
# #such as the ramrod and caps. Also the lock spring is broken.
# #Anyway, the kit was imported from Japan by ULTRA-HI PRODUCTS CO.,
# #HAWTHORNE, NJ.
# #
# Before you buy parts for the lock, make certain that the frizzen
# get it to work. They can be hardened, but it takes time and
# experience. Dixie Arms will be happy to sell you a good complete
# lock, and this is usually the best way to go, especially with a broken
# mainspring. It may take some mechanical aptitude or a good black
# powder smith to fit the new lock, or it may be close to a drop in-
# depends on how the original was made. Dixie has lots of ramrods and
# other parts. They charge for their catalog, but it is worth it- just
# hide your plastic before you start reading.
# Frank
#
I just want to add a couple of things. Check Dixie Gun Works, and also
check Track of the Wolf. I usually find that Dixie has more stuff, but
that Track usually has the common stuff cheaper. Here are the addresses:
As for a lock, try and get a Siler if you decide not to use the lock that
came with the kit. They are very reasonable (I paid about $90 for mine a
couple years ago), and they are very good sparkers. My father (who builds
these things and has tried just about every lock out there) loves the
Siler locks. He just polishes the contact points to make it a little
smoother. He doesn't have to fiddle with the geometry at all, and the
springs are uniformly good.
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Real men use flintlocks... In the rain.
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Ted B.
If these guys don't have your parts, your probably SOL.
Recoil Rob <rec...@optonline.net> wrote in message news:<af7nmp$2id$1...@grapevine.wam.umd.edu>...
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John D.
first. And they have lots of articles on how to do this this and
that...even case-hardening metal parts.
Their catalog is huge and full of information. Get one if they still
produce it.
John D.
preach...@yahoo.com
idea of what your saying, they imported some guns as kits and that made lessor
quality. the ones manufactured japan are of the highest quality, prooftested.
125 year old co.4 foundrys, they produce browning rifles for world export.
Frank
# to the person said ultra hi - miroku was sued out of existance. you have no
# idea of what your saying, they imported some guns as kits and that made lessor
# quality. the ones manufactured japan are of the highest quality, prooftested.
# 125 year old co.4 foundrys, they produce browning rifles for world export.
#
Over 30 years ago the lock broke on my Ultra Hi percussion and I found
no parts but contacted Dixie Gun Works and sent the lock to them for
repair. They fixed it cheaply and quickly.