Thimble purchase?

[Superman5433]

Does any one have some useful links for replacement Thimbles? I need both and only thing I see is ebay and they never have the screws...

 

[Carbon 6]

Track of the wolf.

Thimbles for what gun ?

 

[Superman5433]

That would help... lol hawkins style italian made muzzleloader. 1975

https://s.amsu.ng/EaYDrT1OqkAN

 

[bubba.50]

I’ve bought a lot of small parts from Ramblinman on evil-bay. Fairly reasonable prices and a good feller to work with. He’s a member here but don’t get on the site very often.

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Superman5433, your rifle appears to be an Invest Arms manufactured rifle.

Numrich isn't showing much in their line of parts. Lyman spare parts lists the complete rib, but not the thimble.

You may find some parts at Muzzleloaders Builders' Supply. They have a good selection of parts too.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Why not make them.

 

[Superman5433]

I’ve bought a lot of small parts from Ramblinman on evil-bay. Fairly reasonable prices and a good feller to work with. He’s a member here but don’t get on the site very often.

Can't seem to find that seller

 

[Superman5433]

@Superman5433, your rifle appears to be an Invest Arms manufactured rifle.

Numrich isn't showing much in their line of parts. Lyman spare parts lists the complete rib, but not the thimble.

You may find some parts at Muzzleloaders Builders' Supply. They have a good selection of parts too.

Thanks, I will look that direction also

 

[Superman5433]

Why not make them.

Mostly because not all of us know how to forge or create little metal brass tubes with tiny set screws.

 

[appalichian hunter]

I really do not see a problem with making them, find some medium weight brass tubing, (lowes,tractor supply those type of places)cut to length with a hack saw ,camphor the ends a bit (you could even file decorative rings on the tubing) find the center of the thimbles you just made drill a hole big enough to get a small turn screw in then drill and counter sink a smaller hole opposite of first hole, (on the inside of the thimble) that fits the screws (local hardware store for brass machine screws to fit threading in under rib cut the screws too proper length for a tight fit) polish up the new thimbles install use a bit of lock tight on the screws. and your done. A nice project for a boring evening. And you made them that adds to the history of your weapon. No forging necessary just a few simple tools.

 

[Superman5433]

Hmm...you actually have a great point...thanks

 

[appalichian hunter]

Go for it that's what makes the hobby a good thing.