Author Topic: Some Wedge Pin Help  (Read 3594 times)

John Allen

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Some Wedge Pin Help
« on: September 19, 2016, 08:08:55 PM »
Hey Fellas, I picked up a Thompson Center Seneca in 36 caliber the other day. It is missing a wedge pin.  Anyone know where to get one or the size so I can order one?  It is the same size as my Thompson Center Patriot.

Thanks John

Offline Longknife

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Re: Some Wedge Pin Help
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2016, 08:25:42 PM »
There is always some one parting out TC's on Flea-Bay...........
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Offline cable

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Re: Some Wedge Pin Help
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2016, 08:30:24 PM »
the factory no longer has them but track of the wolf has a small wedge pin that can be modified with a little filing and will work.

Offline Ray Barbarow

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Re: Some Wedge Pin Help
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2016, 01:19:29 AM »
A couple years ago the Log Cabin Shop in Lodi, OH had a fair amount of spares for TC rifles.

Offline Hungry Horse

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Re: Some Wedge Pin Help
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2016, 05:27:12 AM »
A suitable piece of mild steel 1/8" strap, a ballpean hammer, and a good vice, and you can make one in less time that you can track one down.

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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Some Wedge Pin Help
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2016, 03:46:11 PM »
I looked in my tackle box and found one, pretty sure it is a TC as that is the only I guns I had that used wedge pins.

PM me your address and I will send it to you for free.

Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: Some Wedge Pin Help
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2016, 07:59:04 PM »
the Seneca rifle has a much thinner barrel key than their Hawken or Renegade models.  Your best bet is to make one that suits.  It's an easy and fun project.
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Some Wedge Pin Help
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2016, 09:45:33 PM »
Mine has to be off a Renegade.