gpr flintlock kit

[ftangell]

i just got a gpr fint rifle kit from tj general store (great price). the parts all fit real well but i believe i have the wrong tang for this rifle. does anyone know if it's supposed to have a drilled and tapped hole in the center of tang. isn't that for the gpr hunter model.

 

[mark/wi]

I have one 54 flint and one 54cap and one 50 flint hunter barrel and they all have the taped hole. It is for the sight mount. Mark

 

[Zonie]

If the barrel is marked "Great Plains Rifle" and the tang fits the barrel hook nicely, don't worry about it.

If you are worried about having a open threaded hole in the tang you can always plug it with a short piece of threaded stock cut from the end of a Metric screw with the same thread.

 

[ftangell]

thanks for the replies. i just wanted to make sure. other than that everything else seems good. i was surprised how well everything fit, better than i expected. you can't beat the price from tj general and they had it in the mail in three days. anyway thanks

 

[jtmattison]

It should have came with the threaded plug for the hole. They all come pre-tapped for the tang sight.

HD

 

[Jim Fitzgibbon]

Ya my percussion has that hole also & had no plug.
Let see pic's when you get her finnished.Take your
time & do her up right for you will love that gun.

Fly :thumbsup:

 

[ryzman]

yet another gpr in the works! awesome cant wait to see your progress. take lots of pics!

 

[ftangell]

thanks for the replies. i won't be posting progress for a while because i'm taking my time. just started sanding metal parts. i'm gonna try a couple inlays and maybe a simple carving. who knows when i'll get done. if it turns out decent i'll eventually post a picture. it's a first try. thanks for answering my question about that tapped hole.