Pedersoli Walker Flask

[John L Venable]

Hi guys,
I recently ordered an on sale used Walker Flask from TOW, upon arrival, I noticed one those strap attachments points was missing, and the other about to fall out. Called TOW, explained I wanted to return and upgrade to a New Flask, taken care of without question.

The new one arrived yesterday, upon inspection, i noticed one of the triad of screws attaching the cap is missing.... I'm going to call them tomorrow to see if they can send me the screw or if I should return the item (shipping again adds up).

Secondly, there were no instructions in the box for adjusting the Spout. I went on line and downloaded the Pedersoli PDF and yikes.... the parts are mislabeled or for instance Part "F" in the instructions is not in the schematic.

Spout will not unscrew, do i remove the whole top to adjust the charge?

I'd appreciate any help, or is there a video floating around? Could not find anything on you tube.

Thanks in Advance,

John

 

[Ephraim Kibbey]

Hi John,
This is from the instructions that came with mine:

NOTE - I am leaving out the parts about flask filling and fixed spout operation (let me know if you need them.) I think it also has the picture you are referring to on the back of the instructions. I see what you mean about part "F." The parts are mislabeled on mine too but with the written part name below, I think you can see how to change the letters. I corrected the lettering in red below to the best of my understanding. Good Luck!!!!

"ADJUSTABLE SPOUT TYPE
The external spout may look different on various flask types but inside they are all the same. To dispense a powder charge, place the spout firmly against the gun muzzle or cylinder mouth. With the spout pointing downward, press the entire flask quickly against the muzzle or cylinder mouth. Allow the spout to remain pressed firmly against the gun long enough to permit all the powder to leave the spout. This will properly despense the charge stored in the spout.

DO NOT.....press the flask against the gun in a slow manner as this may permit additional powder to flow into the gun which could produce an additional charge.

The amount of the charge can be adjusted within certain limits, by changing the length of the spout (DC) by loosening the small screw (ED) on the spout. This will allow the spout tip to extend one or two marks as indicated by a flat spot seen on the spout tube (FE.) Each flat spot mark represents approximately a 5 grain change in powder volume. Tighten the set screw when you have the spout positioned at a desired length. After positioning the spout to a longer length, you must then adjust the internal screw (GF) until the spout shut off valve (HG) is again positioned exactly at the mouth of the spout.

WARNINGS
As an additional safe habit, many shooters do not load the gun directly from the powder flask but dump the charge into another small container which is then poured into the gun. In this manner the flask is never brought near the gun."

 

[John L Venable]

Thanks Ephraim,
I've been sitting here working on the letter transposition myself, but you have clearly done your homework. I'm surprised Pedersoli has not been made aware of this error. Regarding the Spout, was yours in so firmly that you had to use a tool for leverage to unscrew it? Hand turning, myself and a friend tried, could not get it to budge? Or, did you remove the Cap? Small vise grips and a piece of tire tube as a buffer may be next pending my talk with TOW tomorrow regarding the missing screw.
Thanks, JV

 

[Ephraim Kibbey]

You are very welcome John! Sorry, I have not tried and it still sits in my safe with its unfired "COTL" Walker two years after purchase. Your painful saga makes the likelihood of it ever holding Black Powder even less! Sadly my trips to the range are getting fewer and farther between.

 

[John L Venable]

You are very welcome John! Sorry, I have not tried and it still sits in my safe with its unfired "COTL" Walker two years after purchase. Your painful saga makes the likelihood of it ever holding Black Powder even less! Sadly my trips to the range are getting fewer and farther between.

 

[John L Venable]

I am going to call TOW when they open and see about the screw or an exchange, I would not be happy with just a wall hanger or closet queen.

 

[Crawdad1]

Ask TOW how this thing is suppose to operate, John. I always found them to be real knowledgeable.

 

[John L Venable]

Tuns out that third screw was rattling around inside the flask.... but even when you sort out the mislabeling on the schematic, this flask is a bear to calibrate. And an important note, a .454 ball does not come close to going into the ball storage tube. When i track down my calipers, i'll measure the opening.

 

[LonesomePigeon]

The original Walker/Dragoon flasks were not very well like by the soldiers. They complained it was hard to load while the cylinder was on the gun and that they didn't throw an even charge. I have one of these Pedersoli flasks and I didn't like it much either, for the exact same reasons. I admit I didn't try very hard so perhaps I will revisit it again someday but for now mine's just for display.

 

[Crawdad1]

I very rarely load directly from the flask. I load from the flask to one of these then to the revolver.

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/85/1/MAS-050

Built for pistols, small, compact and easy to carry. I use a bigger one for a rifle.

 

[John L Venable]

The original Walker/Dragoon flasks were not very well like by the soldiers. They complained it was hard to load while the cylinder was on the gun and that they didn't throw an even charge. I have one of these Pedersoli flasks and I didn't like it much either, for the exact same reasons. I admit I didn't try very hard so perhaps I will revisit it again someday but for now mine's just for display.

T'm thinking' this might become a paperweight, good convo starter though...

 

[Crawdad1]

Use it as a flask and buy an adjustable powder measure made for a revolver. You're set.

 

[John L Venable]

Use it as a flask and buy an adjustable powder measure made for a revolver. You're set.

I've a Flask for each of my Revolvers and Rifles, each has it's own "Shooting Kit"... my '49 has the Baby , my '51 and '61 have their own Colt Pattern Flasks, plus a couple of different measures, fixed and adjustable...