12-28 threaded cleaning jags etc. needed

[BruceH]

I am getting a Harpers Ferry 1803 kit and found the ramrod male tip is threaded 12-28.  I need to find some jags etc.. (female) that fit that tip.  Does anyone know who might produce/sell them?

[Bob McBride]

i usually find those on ebay. Just search 'musket' and lots should show.

[smylee grouch]

------or find or make an adapter to go from 12x28 to 8x32

[smylee grouch]

-----or buy the right size jag for the bore and remove the 8x32 screw and re-tap it for 12x28

[BruceH]

Thanks fellas.  Probably will re-tap so that I can get what I need.

[Bob Roller]

The 12x24 or 12x28 are NOT common hardware store taps or dies but
are easy to get from nearly any industrial supply business. I have both
and other odd ones as well.
Bob Roller

[Daryl]

The 12/28 should be able to be cleaned up perfectly with a 10/32 die.  You might have to file the threads down just a bit so they will fit into the 10/32 die.

[BruceH]

Thanks for the information.  Re-threading to 10-32 would probably be the best.

[Bob Roller]

Consulting my own feeble mind and memory,the 10x32 is a .187 diameter and the 12x28 is a .206.
I made #12's when I was making double set triggers for rolling blocks in the 1990's.
Bob Roller

[BruceH]

I did what Daryl suggested and filed down the threads a little, then I re-threaded it to 10-32.  Worked out great.  Thanks again.

[Daryl]

Glad it worked for you, Bruce.