I have this tc new Englander I had for some years as of now it junk barrel is completely gone the lock is broke only thing that is good is the stock and trigger I'm wondering could I possibly convert it to flintlock and a smaller caliber say a 36
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converting a TV new Englander to flint like
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Anything can be built off of that platform.
Its the $$$$$$$$ How much of the lock is left and would you be willing to part with it?
SM
Its the $$$$$$$$ How much of the lock is left and would you be willing to part with it?
SM
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JR If the barrel can be salvaged hoyt may be able to recondition it to a smooth bore.
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Hoyt (or someone else) might be able to "freshen" the rifling and L&R's RPL-03-F flint lock should drop into the mortise with very little, if any, inletting. Still would need to get a flash hole installed, too. I haven't handled a NE in a number of years (25?) but, IIRC, it has a patent breech, which creates a whole new set of difficulties. Searching for a new or used barrel for a TC flintlock might be the most cost effective way to go. Good luck.
Walkingeagle
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L&R’s replacement lock is not really a drop in. It will require wood removal from the mortise as well as possibly the wood surrounding the lock plate.
Then you would need to get the replacement flint barrel in any event as the TC uses the patent breech.
Better to seek out someone to quote the costs to repair what you have then compare from there.
Walk
Then you would need to get the replacement flint barrel in any event as the TC uses the patent breech.
Better to seek out someone to quote the costs to repair what you have then compare from there.
Walk
It could be done but it's a complete waste of money(lots of money) and time.
Nit Wit
I suspect you would have around $500 in a lock and barrel change, L&R RPL lock and a GM drop in barrel, over $300 if you have Bobby Hoyt rebore your barrel.
You could sell your stock assembly on Ebay and use the proceeds as a downpayment on a gun that would be just what you are looking for. Your roached out barrel would probably bring $50 on ebay as well.
You could sell your stock assembly on Ebay and use the proceeds as a downpayment on a gun that would be just what you are looking for. Your roached out barrel would probably bring $50 on ebay as well.
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I used a Lyman tumbler in a TC lock. Had to file the square shank a bit to get the hammer on.
Dixie gun works has parts for the CVA squirrel rifle. Check there for your tumbler.
