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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: greymount on November 13, 2015, 07:28:57 AM

Title: Percussion Drum Question
Post by: greymount on November 13, 2015, 07:28:57 AM

I am almost finished completing a TOTW Vincent Ohio half stock kit.  The barrel is 45 caliber and is 7/8ths. 
 After reading several post on this site I am now concerned about the safety of the Vincent rifle's
percussion drum system.  Is this something I should be concerned about when shooting this rifle?

Title: Re: Percussion Drum Question
Post by: Willbarq on November 13, 2015, 09:14:45 AM

I have and shoot an 1850s percussion half-stock rifle. Tight drum =no problems

Title: Re: Percussion Drum Question
Post by: Bob Roller on November 13, 2015, 03:44:00 PM

Quote from: greymount on November 13, 2015, 07:28:57 AM

I am almost finished completing a TOTW Vincent Ohio half stock kit.  The barrel is 45 caliber and is 7/8ths. 
 After reading several post on this site I am now concerned about the safety of the Vincent rifle's
percussion drum system.  Is this something I should be concerned about when shooting this rifle?

Be sure that the drum is tight in the threads and firmly supported by the lock plate cut that cradles it.
Botched threading and poorly made drums and constant removal for cleaning are a problem. Once it's installed and the nipple aligns with the hammer then leave it alone.If it ain't broke,don't fix it.

Bob Roller