Primer Ignition Device to replace Percussion Cap

Status
Not open for further replies.
Snidely70431

Snidely70431

Member
Joined
Mar 10, 2018
Messages
420
I found these illustrations in Ned Robert's "The Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle. The drawing was provided to Mr Roberts by Mr. Wm. V. Lowe.

upload_2022-9-18_20-29-18.jpeg

These are pictures of the Primer Ignition Device installed on a Brockway Rifle.

upload_2022-9-18_20-31-41.jpeg
 

Attachments

  • Primer Ignition Device.jpg
    Primer Ignition Device.jpg
    85.5 KB · Views: 1
There is a similar device designed to work with 209 shotgun primers, I believe it is called mag spark. Haven't looked in a while, but they were still being sold a few years ago.
 
In Robert's book, he mentioned that Primer Ignition Devices were also made that used shotgun (209) primers. In today's climate of uncertain availability of primers of any sort, IMHO, it would be useful to have Primer Ignition Devices of various sorts so one could shoot no matter what sort of primers were available, or not.
 
Mark_Mark said:
Oooo dang! if I did, and might for S&G’s but… would never post or admit it. My buddies here would put me on IGNORE quicker that a Hot Swap cylinder
Click to expand...

Eh, worth a try. I picked one up to fool with. I really prefer my caplocks and round ball, but I don't regret trying or owning one. They feel too much like a single shot centerfire rifle chambered in .50 Shoulderpain, but I can see the appeal for people who don't really get their kicks playing with smokepoles but still want to hunt in ML seasons. I am keeping mine (scoped!) because I occasionally need something other than a .22 or shotgun to hunt stuff like turkeys or beavers on properties where I can't have a centerfire rifle. While I would rather use a round ball gun for that stuff, some shots require a scope with my awful eyesight and I am not putting one on a sidelock.
 
Mark_Mark said:
I want to try one… just to shoot those Crazy looking .50cal Sabot bullets. What kidda ballistic can you do with those ugly guns? looks like they can take a elephant
Click to expand...

If I wanted to take an elephant I would load a solid bullet in my 58.

The 50 cal inline shot pretty well with a 370 grain Maxie ball. Plenty for an elk.
 
noelf2 said:
Because you have an open mind, and believe you could enjoy old school and modern muzzleloaders at the same time. I have time for both as well.
Click to expand...
I literally been missing out!!! It reminds me of when were kids and taking fireworks apart for powder and makings pvp morders and radio control stuff zi can’t really talk about! lol
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

Snidely70431
  • Locked
Primer Ignition Device - Replaces Nipple
Replies
8
Views
2K
maint1517
maint1517
A
  • Locked
sealed ignition primer
Replies
7
Views
1K
Doak
D
B
  • Locked
modern day percussion lock replacement.
Replies
14
Views
1K
Cosmoline
C
Snidely70431
  • Locked
Book: The Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle
2
Replies
26
Views
3K
Snidely70431
Snidely70431
S
  • Locked
Magnum percussion caps vs. standard
Replies
5
Views
2K
arcticap
arcticap
Back
Top