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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: bones92 on August 25, 2016, 01:20:26 AM

Title: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: bones92 on August 25, 2016, 01:20:26 AM

Along with the Allen Miller flintlock rifle, I picked up this interesting primer.  As I understand it, Allen made this, too.

By depressing the spring, any powder in the tube just falls out of the slot.  The wood body is made of two joined pieces. 

I think it's an interesting design, one I had not seen before. 

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Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: EC121 on August 25, 2016, 03:14:46 AM

I have a store bought primer like that.  The design works well.  Yours is a lot larger than the commercial model.

Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: Ky-Flinter on August 27, 2016, 10:58:27 PM

Do any of the suppliers have that style valve for sale?  Or a complete primer for sale?  I saw one at an auction a while back, but I got outbid.

-Ron

Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: wattlebuster on August 28, 2016, 04:14:34 PM

Never saw one like that. Cool ;D

Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: acorn20 on August 28, 2016, 09:18:35 PM

That style valve was pretty prevalent back in the 70's at the shoots I attended.  Haven't seen one in years.

Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: EC121 on August 29, 2016, 05:00:06 AM

That is about when I bought mine.  It is genuine plastic with a pick in the back end.  The end just snaps off for filling.

Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: bones92 on August 31, 2016, 08:37:21 PM

It looks like a fairly simple design.  One could build the spout assembly with parts from a hardware store. 

I think the spring-loaded nozzle type of primer commonly found today is likely a bit more precise in placing powder where you want it, which is probably why it is so prevalent these days.

Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: hanshi on August 31, 2016, 10:53:08 PM

Interesting and attractive.

Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: Ky-Flinter on September 01, 2016, 05:42:43 AM

Quote from: bones92 on August 31, 2016, 08:37:21 PM

I think the spring-loaded nozzle type of primer commonly found today is likely a bit more precise in placing powder where you want it......

Until the valve sticks open, which they all do eventually, then you're pouring powder all over the place.

-Ron

Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: bones92 on September 01, 2016, 04:57:37 PM

EC121, is this the one you have (or similar)?

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_99_319&products_id=3675

Title: Re: Interesting (and unusual) primer
Post by: EC121 on September 01, 2016, 05:05:32 PM

It looks about like it, but mine is ivory and has a pick with a black knob in the back end.  I don't remember the brand name.