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Nipple wrench for Crocket rifle
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The one I made out of a 1/4 in drive socket. Easy with a Dremel cut off wheel. Really though a nipple wrench that will fit a #10 or #11 nipple works on my 32 cal.
A friend made one for me on his metal lathe. None of the ones I had fit my Crockett.
hanshi
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I probably have over a dozen nipple wrenches so something is always there for a Crockett and anything else.
I have tried 3-4 different nipple wrenches on my Crockett and none of them fit or works properly. Even ordered one that's for a cap and ball pistol and it will not work.
Been using a small opened end wrench until I can find the proper nipple wrench for it.
Been using a small opened end wrench until I can find the proper nipple wrench for it.
Nipples come in standard sizes, and wrenches are available to fit them. Nipples are usually marketed according to the diameter and thread pitch of the threaded shank, and the size of percussion cap.
I’ve never handled a Crockett rifle. What is unusual about the nipple? I went to the Muzzleloaders.com website and looked up the Crockett rifle and found they had a link to the owner’s manual. This stated that “Traditions replacement nipples have metric M6x1 threads.” I know this doesn’t tell the OP what specific wrench to buy, but since the nipple is a standard size, I would think any standard rifle-sized wrench would work.
Notchy Bob
I’ve never handled a Crockett rifle. What is unusual about the nipple? I went to the Muzzleloaders.com website and looked up the Crockett rifle and found they had a link to the owner’s manual. This stated that “Traditions replacement nipples have metric M6x1 threads.” I know this doesn’t tell the OP what specific wrench to buy, but since the nipple is a standard size, I would think any standard rifle-sized wrench would work.
Notchy Bob
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That makes sense… thank you.
I hear and see a lot about these rifles, but I’ve never examined one. Can somebody please post a photo of the breech and nipple seat of a Crockett rifle? This may help with finding a solution to the problem.
Thanks,
Notchy Bob
We do remove the lock before attempting to pull the nipple, right? Most of my percussion guns require this. The exceptions are the military guns, on which I can use the issue combination tool.
Notchy Bob
Notchy Bob
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Here’s your picture Bob. No need to pull the lock.
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The picture with the nipple out isn’t showing rust. That’s never seize. The problem is the closeness of the metal behind the nipple. The picture of my wrench is the one my friend made for me. Works great.
Thanks, Jim!
Seems like one of the wrenches intended for revolvers would work, although one of the fellows above said he tried one with no success.
Traditions really ought to issue a functional nipple wrench with every percussion gun.
I made a couple of my own nipple wrenches years ago. It wasn’t hard.
Notchy Bob
Seems like one of the wrenches intended for revolvers would work, although one of the fellows above said he tried one with no success.
Traditions really ought to issue a functional nipple wrench with every percussion gun.
I made a couple of my own nipple wrenches years ago. It wasn’t hard.
Notchy Bob
Found nipple wrench from Traditions that works. It is slim enough to go over nipple and not hit breech. The wrench has a t handle with a silver headed pick that screws into top of wrench.
The revolver nipples are a little smaller than rifle nipples. A revolver wrench won't have the spacing between the flats that a rifle wrench has. The nipple wrench needed is a rifle wrench with a smaller outside diameter. You seem to have found a wrench that fits. Much easier than making one.
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TWB hunter ... was that the traditions revolver wrench or the traditions traditional wrench ?? They are two different wrenches. I should get the right one for my crockett rifle.
Ohio Rusty ><>
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Not the nipple itself, Bob. Although the factory Crockett nipple is metric, it is also undersize for #11 caps, which makes them easily fall off. I replaced the factory nipple with a TOTW, 6-1 nipple. Caps fit like they should now.
The issue is the distance around the shield, or breech material itself, or whatever its called, that makes it difficult to get any other nipple wrench around the nipple. There isn't much clearance.
As long as the nipple/threads are orientated properly, a small wrench can be used. I use a 13/64 open end ignition wrench. It works okay as long as the slots are aligned properly, which mine just happen to be. If not then the 13/64 wrench will not work.
Of great importance to me is the fact that the small 13/64 ignition wrench is short, compact and light. I like to carry a nipple wrench with me while hunting, especially in the mountains, and packing light has always been a priority for this ole boy.
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Not necessary to remove the lock. I never do so with any ML unless I'm wanting to clean the lock.
