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Offline Metalshaper

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English breechplug
« on: May 14, 2020, 05:54:11 PM »
anyone got a Spare English, 'flat bottom'  breech plug laying about??
I'd like to get some pics of it if I could.. one shot straight into the plugs face <showing the flash channel )
then the normal front,back and side views..

seems they are scarce and I do have a lil lathe and an X2 mill..

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Offline T*O*F

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Re: English breechplug
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2020, 06:32:06 PM »
Dag,
Do you mean a hooked, patent breech like would be found on an Alex Henry rifle?
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Re: English breechplug
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2020, 07:15:13 PM »
Yeah I think those are the ones.. looking to help find some for the guys looking for them?
and wondered if I got some 4130N, if I could machine something.. just for giggles and maybe help out?

Hope you and Yours are doing OK!!

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Jonathan
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Re: English breechplug
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2020, 07:22:34 PM »
Tagging this for interest- may be interested
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Offline T*O*F

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Re: English breechplug
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2020, 09:38:45 PM »
I've got 3 different ones.  They are castings.  An original Rigby, a Rod England, and a Pete Allen.  The last one is a 1 incher.  The others are 1-1/8".

I'll try to get you some pics when I have time.

As an aside, Pecatonica should carry the 1" ones in stock.  However, you have to use the L&R bar lock and drip bar with that set-up. 
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Re: English breechplug
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2020, 11:06:26 PM »
Dave,

I'd appreciate the pics, when you can! I'm not building a English gun, I was just trying to see if I could find a suitable plug for a couple of the other guys talking English rifles..
and if nothing else, I could try and machine one or two just for giggles and the extra machine shop practice.

Covid shot a hole in my advanced Machine shop class this semester.. waiting to see if we get to go into the shop in June?? online shop instructions, leaves something to be desired  :P
especially since I'm a visual learner.. Watching a lot of Youtube guys and their techniques!

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Jonathan
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Re: English breechplug
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2020, 09:19:30 PM »
Pics as promised.  Left to right--castings from original Rigby, Pete Allen, Rod England.  Reversed in last picture.  Should be hi-def, so clicking on them will yield larger pics.  Center one is 1", others are 1-1/8"











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Re: English breechplug
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2020, 09:35:47 PM »
Quote from: T*O*F on May 16, 2020, 09:19:30 PM
Pics as promised.  Left to right--castings from original Rigby, Pete Allen, Rod England.  Reversed in last picture.  Should be hi-def, so clicking on them will yield larger pics.  Center one is 1", others are 1-1/8"












Maybe someone with CNC equipment could come up with a better lock for
these rifles.I have no more interest in making them or any other locks.
If these are going to be produced by casting I think X rays should be used
as an inspection tool like the Hawken Shop did when Art Resell owned it.
Bob Roller



 
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Offline Metalshaper

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Re: English breechplug
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2020, 03:31:23 AM »
Dave,

 Thanks for the pictures!! Its helps a visual learner by seeing the parts!!
I've got a bit of research to do before I try and fabricate one or two.. Always interested in learning and  working
on my craft as a hobby machinist..

Hope you and yours are all doing OK??

As well as all the brothers and sisters here on the ALR!!

Respect Always
Jonathan
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