powder horn with different spout

[Bill]

i'm working on a powder horn for my son to use. He has a neuromuscular condition which has weakened his fingers so he can't grasp the plug to open a powder horn. At one time, tack had a valve kit, but they are no longer in stock. i was wondering if anyone here might have an idea of a means to make it easier to open the powder horn without the usual round plug/violin peg etc?
thanks very much for your attention

[Bull Shannon]

Are you needing a push button valve like these? http://www.powderhornsandmore.com/powder-horn-hardware.html

[Bill]

thanx Bull, but he is unable to push the plunger in on those type of items. what track used to carry was a type of ever arrangement.
thanks again

[Bull Shannon]

I'll see if Track of the Wolf has a picture and description of that type you're looking for and try to find it.

[Bull Shannon]

thanx Bull, but he is unable to push the plunger in on those type of items. what track used to carry was a type of ever arrangement.  thanks again

Here is what I was able to find;
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_100_353&products_id=7866
If that wouldn't work, maybe he can grasp this type of valve? http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_100_353&products_id=7835

[Bill]

Thank you for your idea for spouts, after looking at them, i actually came up with an idea that will work (I think). After looking at the spring operated spout, i thought why not a powder flask? the rifle will be a .32 caliber caplock of indeterminate era.
thank you very much!

[Elnathan]

Talking about one of these?
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/81/2/SPOUT-KIT-I

As far as I can tell they are still selling them, they just happen to be out of stock at the moment.

[Bull Shannon]

Thank you for your idea for spouts, after looking at them, i actually came up with an idea that will work (I think). After looking at the spring operated spout, i thought why not a powder flask? the rifle will be a .32 caliber caplock of indeterminate era.
thank you very much!

You are welcome and I'd be interested in seeing what you come up with when it's finished. 

[Bill]

thanks Elnathan that's the one. i have asked them to notify me when one comes in.

[davec2]

Bill,

I think The Rifle Shop has that type as well.  You might call them to see if they have the castings in stock.  405-396-2583

[Tim Crosby]

thanks Elnathan that's the one. i have asked them to notify me when one comes in.

 The Log Cabin Shop, 330-948-1082, has these, at least they did when I was up there on Oct, finished not as a kit.

   Tim C.

[bigsmoke]

Michael Lea also has them as a finished item.
Knowing Michael, his are probably as good if not better than anything else on the market.
John

[Tim Crosby]

Michael Lea also has them as a finished item.
Knowing Michael, his are probably as good if not better than anything else on the market.
John

 John, do you have contact info for him?

  Thanks, Tim C.

[Bill]

thanks everyone, i will be in contact with the inviduals noted here. i appreciate everyone's interest very much

[Bill]

I just wanted to post this here...i emailed the Rifle Shoppe in reference to my search for the spout. Mike Melot responded and said they were sending the unit to me free of charge. it was/is a wonderful thing to do.
There are good people everywhere
bill

[Bull Shannon]

I just wanted to post this here...i emailed the Rifle Shoppe in reference to my search for the spout. Mike Melot responded and said they were sending the unit to me free of charge. it was/is a wonderful thing to do.
There are good people everywhere
bill

Outstanding!

[Bull Shannon]

Just FYI that Track has the spout back in stock; http://www.trackofthewolf.com/categories/partdetail.aspx/81/1/spout-kit-b