mustanger
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Does anybody know how to get a manual or information on a Knight inline BP rifles? I have a Knight LK-93 and would like to know something about it, including new price and value now.
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arcticap
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Numrich Arms sells a PDF schematic and parts list of it for $1.50.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Products.aspx?catid=3015
The values can have a wide variation depending the configuration such as whether it's stainess or not, the type of stock, caliber and condition.
They can cost up to $250 or more.
What configuration do you have?
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Products.aspx?catid=3015
The values can have a wide variation depending the configuration such as whether it's stainess or not, the type of stock, caliber and condition.
They can cost up to $250 or more.
What configuration do you have?
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azwizard
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mustanger
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My Knight LK93 is a .54 cal. blued with synthetic stock. The stock has a inset or depression in it with "Knight" written inside. It's an open breech, "slam fire" type. It is in like new condition. I don't believe it has had but maybe a dozen shots fired, or less.
mustanger
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Thank You azwizerd, and arcticap for your responses. I'll check both links you guys wrote.
dprice3844444
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i got the kp1 in 300 win and 50bp stainless
Skylerbone
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I have a Wolverine in .50 cal. I bought new in '91 if memory serves and paid around $200. It was originally configured for #11 caps then converted to musket cap and finally this year to 209.
As for specifics, I'm not sure what other info you might need but I can tell you mine shot best with ~90 grains Pyrodex, did not like pellets with the exception of Pyrodex before conversion to 209 and still manages ~1" groups @ 100 yds. with a 250 gr. Barnes with a 100 grain equivelant (2 pellets Pyrodex). IIRC the max. charge was 120 grains, the trigger is a Timney copy, Green Mountain barrel and current value is probably less than $100.
While I've fired a few nicer models including my mother's MK 85 and my father's TC I see no reason for an upgrade unless your distance extends beyond 150 yds. To me it is an undervalued, beautifully simplistic design that lacked nothing.
A few side notes if I may; mine may be wearing its original configuration next year due to problems with ignition this season. I had 2 Winchester primers (their muzzleloader specific ones) fail to ignite. The first had 5 strikes and no ignition, the second took 2 strikes to ignite. Due to timing, I was unable to test the new configuration preseason so I cannot validate whether the issue was related to the rifle or a bad batch of primers. I can confirm that the same batch killed 3 other deer in 2 other rifles without issue. The trade off was a split second delay in ignition when using pellets. The other issue with 209 for a Knight are those pesky primer carriers. Prying the first off was difficult at best and cost me the deer I wanted. The other issue of course is parts availability with a new company having bought the rights to the Knight name.
I think you'll enjoy it and I've yet to hear of a Knight that wasn't a good shooter.
As for specifics, I'm not sure what other info you might need but I can tell you mine shot best with ~90 grains Pyrodex, did not like pellets with the exception of Pyrodex before conversion to 209 and still manages ~1" groups @ 100 yds. with a 250 gr. Barnes with a 100 grain equivelant (2 pellets Pyrodex). IIRC the max. charge was 120 grains, the trigger is a Timney copy, Green Mountain barrel and current value is probably less than $100.
While I've fired a few nicer models including my mother's MK 85 and my father's TC I see no reason for an upgrade unless your distance extends beyond 150 yds. To me it is an undervalued, beautifully simplistic design that lacked nothing.
A few side notes if I may; mine may be wearing its original configuration next year due to problems with ignition this season. I had 2 Winchester primers (their muzzleloader specific ones) fail to ignite. The first had 5 strikes and no ignition, the second took 2 strikes to ignite. Due to timing, I was unable to test the new configuration preseason so I cannot validate whether the issue was related to the rifle or a bad batch of primers. I can confirm that the same batch killed 3 other deer in 2 other rifles without issue. The trade off was a split second delay in ignition when using pellets. The other issue with 209 for a Knight are those pesky primer carriers. Prying the first off was difficult at best and cost me the deer I wanted. The other issue of course is parts availability with a new company having bought the rights to the Knight name.
I think you'll enjoy it and I've yet to hear of a Knight that wasn't a good shooter.
mustanger
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The old Knight web site is defunct, how ever the site that azwizard gave is good. They did not have a manual online for my rifle so I contacted the new company. (Someone else is making Knight Rifles now). The lady seemed quite knowlegeable, and was very interested in helping. We decided the LK 93 was a precurser to the Wolverine, and is very similar. She suggested I use the online manual for the Wolverine.
My rifle is light and short barreled, compared to traditional MLs. It has wever style scope mounts, so I plan to put my Redfield 2-7 acurange scope on it, for the firearms season next year. We also have a ML season here, ( scopes not alowed) so I would use my Lyman Plains Rifle also in .54
Again thlank you guys for responding.
My rifle is light and short barreled, compared to traditional MLs. It has wever style scope mounts, so I plan to put my Redfield 2-7 acurange scope on it, for the firearms season next year. We also have a ML season here, ( scopes not alowed) so I would use my Lyman Plains Rifle also in .54
Again thlank you guys for responding.
Skylerbone
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I may be mistaken then, I believed them one in the same. Mine is marked LK-93. http://www.chuckhawks.com/recommended_muzzleloaders.htm
Here's a link that may help: http://images.ebsco.com/pob/krwarranty/cms/inline_6_29_11.pdf
Here's a link that may help: http://images.ebsco.com/pob/krwarranty/cms/inline_6_29_11.pdf
mustanger
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I am not sure that Skylerbone is mistaken. I was expecting the Wolvereine to be marked, "Wolverine". The stickers on some of the accesories with my LK93 Knight rifle are marked Wolverine. Even thought the gun is not. I bought the gun second hand. I think it may have originally sold as a set, (gun w/ accessories). I figure out how to take it apart to thuroughly clean, and from what I saw it may not have been fired at all.
I am wondering if the trigger assembly has to be removed, so the "bolt" can be removed and reinstalled? Or if there is a trick to it.
I am wondering if the trigger assembly has to be removed, so the "bolt" can be removed and reinstalled? Or if there is a trick to it.
Skylerbone
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With bolt unscrewed, place safety in "fire" position, hold trigger back and pull/push for removal/installation. Trigger need not be removed.
Mine was bought new and came in a plastic "clam pack" that hung from peg hooks with accessories included. I ditched the extras as I already had a flask, ball starter etc.
Mine was bought new and came in a plastic "clam pack" that hung from peg hooks with accessories included. I ditched the extras as I already had a flask, ball starter etc.
mustanger
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update: I spoke with someone from the old Knight company, and my LK93 is a wolverine.
Thank You every one for your responses.
Thank You every one for your responses.
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