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Got an 1850's percussion rifle with a missing lock retaining screw. Anyone have a 1 3/8" screw ? Can't even find something close to replace it with. Looks to be about a 3/16 x 24 .
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I haven't seen a lock retaining screw that is as large as a 3/16 inch (#10) thread on any rifle or musket.
I usually use a #6 (.138) or a #8 (.164) screw to retain the lock on the guns I build.
It would be a good idea to take the lock to a hardware store that sells screws and try out the ones they have on hand to find the one that screws in easily.
If you can't find a screw that fits, ask someone in the store if they can check the thread size for you. They should be able to do this.
Chances are good that the screw has a metric thread on it if the gun was made in Italy or Spain.
In the meantime, maybe someone on the forum has the screw your looking for.
I usually use a #6 (.138) or a #8 (.164) screw to retain the lock on the guns I build.
It would be a good idea to take the lock to a hardware store that sells screws and try out the ones they have on hand to find the one that screws in easily.
If you can't find a screw that fits, ask someone in the store if they can check the thread size for you. They should be able to do this.
Chances are good that the screw has a metric thread on it if the gun was made in Italy or Spain.
In the meantime, maybe someone on the forum has the screw your looking for.
Track has what you need.
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Hardware store was a "0". It is American made from the 1850's.
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The screw mic's .166.
That would be a #8 screw.
Hopefully the thread is a standard 32 or 36 thread per inch series.
Hopefully the thread is a standard 32 or 36 thread per inch series.
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Did hardware store again, nada. I only have about 1/4" of good threads and count 6 threads. Thinking it was a hand made bolt and will have to do the same or retap the lock, would rather keep it original but whatever.
