Flushing System for Pedersoli Flinters?

[Crow Beads]

The CD that came with my new Pedersoli flinter shows a flushing system for their flinters. I didn't see this item in the Dixie catalog. Does anyone know where it can be purchased?

I have a Collins cleaning tube for my percussion locks. The tube fitting screws into the nipple hole. It works beautifully.

 

[Spikebuck]

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but it's what I use on Flinters. Works great. I use an old plastic coffee "can" filled with super hot water and a little dish soap. Put the tube in and flush.
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/578/1/FLUSH-FLINT

 

[Col. Batguano]

I have one of those. I was not overly impressed with it, as it leaked a fair amount. So, now I just pull the barrel when I clean.

 

[Bob J]

here's where I got mine - works great! http://www.dunlapwoodcrafts.com/

 

[nkbj]

Been threatening to put together a "power washer" tube to stick up the barrel plumb to the breech but I never could figure out what kind of rack to build to hold rifles.

Ever had one of those drooling "Oh duh!" moments?
A rope over a tree branch was all I needed.

 

[Crow Beads]

Thanks. I think I'll get one to try out.

 

[MJMarkey]

With a 44" barrel in my rifle my arms would have to be like gorilla arms to be able to swab clean the barrel in the rifle with this gadget.

I'll continue to remove the barrel and preserve my stock from damage while I'm swabbing the bore. As it is while swabbing the bore it cannot be swabbed in a single stroke while out of the stock. I think when you're not watching the butt end you're likely to ding it up somehow.

 

[AK in PA]

I use one of those hose attachments, too. It's handy and doesn't leak as long as you're careful to center the O-ring around the vent. I alternate between scrubbing with a patched brass brush and flushing with a jagged wet patch, using fresh water for each cycle. Two or three cycles often does it.

 

[Archer 756]

:hatsoff: I wonder what was done 100 yrs ago. Soap and hot water?

 

[Spikebuck]

It's handy and doesn't leak as long as you're careful to center the O-ring around the vent.

Exactly! I've had no leaking at all. I crank it down pretty tight and use the lock nut so it won't loosen while in use. :thumbsup:

I use it on guns with 42" barrels, not much shorter than the 44" mentioned and either lay the gun lock side up on my workbench, or I put a piece of foam on the floor to set the butt end on and hold the gun at a 45 degree angle and have no problems either way with a long barrel in the stock. Of course, I have arms like an orangutan!

 

[Billnpatti]

I have one of these flushing devices thta I bought from Dixie Gun Works. It doesn't fit on any of my flinters except those that have patent breaches and the barrel can be removed from the stock. Of course, in those cases it is not needed. The problem that I find is that unless you have adequate exposed barrel directly opposite the touch hole the clamp will not fit on the gun. In every case, the stock comes up too high on the side opposite the touch hole. So far as I know, I am using it correctly but it just won't fit and as far as I am concerned, it is useless. I can see where those who have found it to fit their rifles would consider it to be a very helpful piece of equipment. Anyone want to buy a very slightly used flintlock flushing device?

 

[Crow Beads]

A few years ago I converted Deb's Pedersoli PA Scout from caplock to flintlock. It just occured to me that if I remove the vent from the flinter and temporarily insert the old drum I could then use the Collins flush kit. The same could be done with my new Pedersoli Kentucky flinter.

I've always cleaned the old fashioned way but it's always fun to try new things. If Jim Bridger had had indoor plumbing I think he'd have used it.

 

[Stubert]

I put mine in a cleaning vise, with the touch hole facing down, and the muzzle slightly lower than the breech. I do not have any problem with liquid getting in the stock or having to un-pin the barrel.

 

[tbarnes66]

I put mine in a cleaning vise, with the touch hole facing down, and the muzzle slightly lower than the breech. I do not have any problem with liquid getting in the stock or having to un-pin the barrel.

How about a picture?

 

[Grizzled Roberts]

Very hot water was used for centuries. The British still used hot water up to the late 18th century.