Original Ramrod thread size?
Hello The Board!
I need to chase the threads on the end of an original Remington Zouave ramrod and tap a handle for it.....(yep, patch and rod stuck at the breach)
What was the spec. thread size? Were all period US rods the same standard?
Thank You,
W Abbot
The Ram Mountain Armorer - Cartridge Tubes Extraodinaire
“It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for” -Will Rogers
"Always tell the truth; then you don't have to remember anything. " -Mark Twain
S&S Firearms at www.ssfirearms.com
has 10-26 taps but no die for the male thread.
Thank you Sir. I shall contact S&S monday.
Will
The Ram Mountain Armorer - Cartridge Tubes Extraodinaire
“It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for” -Will Rogers
"Always tell the truth; then you don't have to remember anything. " -Mark Twain
Will,
You are more than welcome.
When you decide you want to clean your firearm (s) with a proper cleaning rod and not your "ram" rod, let me know, I'll put you onto a place that you can buy the best for the price.
OUCH!!!.....But yes, I deserve that. In self defense; this was a "I think I'll clean it 'just because' it may need it" situation. (obviously it did) and alas I haven't even fired it since it was left to me. I am interested in better tools for the job tho' and would appreciate the chance to talk to knowledgable folks to incresae my abilities and safety quotient with original and repro arms alike.
I stand,sir, chastened in Montana and am your hmble.,etc.
Will A
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“It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for” -Will Rogers
"Always tell the truth; then you don't have to remember anything. " -Mark Twain
Originally Posted by Blair
Blair,
Myself (and I'm sure others) would greatly appreciate this information also.
Many Thanks!
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Bill Kane
Tar Heel Mess
If you saturate the patch with penetrating fluid for a while it may come out. You may have to push the rod down slightly before drawing it out but I have had good results with folks that try to use the slot in an enfield rod for holding a patch while cleaning. Soak it overnight. Penetrating fluid works better than light weight oil. Water will also work most of the time but if it doesn't draw out you have the moisture problem.
Will & Bill,
This link should take you right to the cleaning rods. They offer a lot of cleaning gear and with a little web search of your own I believe you will find these folks offer the best prices.
http://cwsutler.hypermart.net/ShotLoad.html#MCROD
If you have the tap a die stock can be made from it. If you want more info I will have my husband post the details.
Jessica
Thank you M'am,
I would appreciate your husband's input. That will 'put the fix on it' I'm sure.
Many thanks to all who have helped.
Will Abbot
(still stuck in his breech in Montana)
The Ram Mountain Armorer - Cartridge Tubes Extraodinaire
“It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for” -Will Rogers
"Always tell the truth; then you don't have to remember anything. " -Mark Twain
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