Converting flintlock to percussion

[Wv_mingo327]

How hard would it be to convert a flint lock rifle to a percussion rifle? I’m in search of a Cva mountain rifle barrel can’t seem to find a percussion barrel anywhere but see flints from time to time, I’m thinking of picking one up and attempting to convert it to percussion. Thank you

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Why! Flint , Powder Lead.....make it productive as a flinter can be...

 

[Wv_mingo327]

Why! Flint , Powder Lead.....make it productive as a flinter can be...

Later on down the road I would like to get into flint but I’m kinda new to the muzzle losing scene and kinda partial to percussion would love the find a barrel for the stock assembly I have

 

[tenngun]

You can rework the lock, or buy one to fit in. The flash hole is drilled out and a drum is fitted in. A cone-nipple is fitted to the drum and the cock-hammer is aligned with the nipple.
In the old days the flash pan was cut off and frizzen spring removed. The bolster, thick part of the lock was filed out to fit to the drum. The cock was replaced.
Sometimes the drum was brazed on instead of screwed in
Drums, locks and cones are available through Track of the wolf or Log cabin or other such supply houses

 

[Walks with fire]

If you get the right breech plug from track of the wolf supplier; a fellow named Bob Hoyt can change it over for you. You will need a lock for it as well.

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Wv_mingo327, the conversion from flint to percussion can be done. The flint lock will have to be modified for use as @tenngun describes. The end result is shown in my L&R Manton lock that was converted from flint to percussion.

You can see the remnants of the pan and plugs for the frizzen spring and frizzen bolt. It looks better on my rifle. I made a new touch hole liner and the rifle is presently a flint lock.

Replacing the CVA flint lock with a CVA (or Traditions) percussion lock would be far easier.



I am not sure of the configuration of a CVA Mountain Rifle's flint breech. I would like to see a cut away of the CVA flint lock breech for the Mountain Rifle.

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

@Grenadier1758 Great job on that conversion, it looks really good.

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Dusty_Traveler, in terms of full disclosure, I bought the rifle in the percussion configuration. I realized it has the L&R Manton flint lock that was converted to a percussion lock. It was just too easy to make the conversion to flint lock. Thanks for the compliment.

 

[sturmkatze]

Later on down the road I would like to get into flint but I’m kinda new to the muzzle losing scene and kinda partial to percussion would love the find a barrel for the stock assembly I have

Be a man among men. Just use the flint and you’ll be happy.

 

[Rifleman1776]

You can't, it is a sin. And illegal in most states. Wash yer brain out for jest thinking of sumptin' like that.

 

[Wv_mingo327]

Be a man among men. Just use the flint and you’ll be happy.

I would but I already have a complete percussion stock n lock assembly and can’t find a percussion barrel so was just gonna attempt to convert flint to percussion for the time being

 

[64Springer]

Just make a new hammer.

 

[morehops52]

Before going to all that trouble I'd recommend placing a "Wanted" ad on the forum for the barrel you want.

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

How handy are you? Removing the vent liner and replacing it with a drum of the same thread size would be much cheaper than finding an entire percussion barrel.

 

[Wv_mingo327]

How handy are you? Removing the vent liner and replacing it with a drum of the same thread size would be much cheaper than finding an entire percussion barrel.

Doing the work wouldn’t be much a problem I was just hesitant as there being any small details I could potentially over look such as drum alignment and things of that nature

 

[Walks with fire]

I would but I already have a complete percussion stock n lock assembly and can’t find a percussion barrel so was just gonna attempt to convert flint to percussion for the time being

I have 2 GM unfired drop-in barrels that would fit tc or lyman stocks but not sure about yours; 15/16 32" .54 & 1" 32'L .58 but got to have $600 each.

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

Doing the work wouldn’t be much a problem I was just hesitant as there being any small details I could potentially over look such as drum alignment and things of that nature.

Just get a drum that is not drilled for a nipple. You can choose the exact spot you want the nipple hole drilled.

Track of the Wolf sells a drum drilling/threading (1/4-28) jig that comes with instructions and works great. I have installed several using it.

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Search.aspx?search=DRUM-CVA-N
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/810/1/TOOL-DRUM

 

[ronaldrothb49]

I would but I already have a complete percussion stock n lock assembly and can’t find a percussion barrel so was just gonna attempt to convert flint to percussion for the time bein

 

[bpd303]

Later on down the road I would like to get into flint but I’m kinda new to the muzzle losing scene and kinda partial to percussion would love the find a barrel for the stock assembly I have

Have you tried Deer Creek Products for a barrel? Might have to call them not all inventory is on the web site. Featured

 

[Gordoncourtney]

You can't, it is a sin. And illegal in most states. Wash yer brain out for jest thinking of sumptin' like that.

Come on guys they have been converting for years, I prefer percussion back to flint. Anyway holts auction uk. His rifle his choice. People do silly things , just thinking out side the box.