Pedersoli frontier

[Ivan]

I have a percussion frontier rifle I would like to convert to flintlock. I was under the impression I could take out the drum, replace with a liner, replace the lock and WHOLLA a flinter. Is this true? Looks like it would work but wanted to make sure. Thanks to all who responde.

 

[PitchyPine]

I don`t know if it`s possible but here`s a link to a site that you can get the parts from .
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[Big John]

I had a Frontier flint, talked to Flintlocks Etc. (Pedersoli Distributor), he advised against it. It's hard to line up the drum/nipple with the hammer, and they come loose with the shock of shooting, he said to buy a percussion barrell and then you would have two guns!

 

[SCATTERSHOT]

It is easily done, but Pedersoli parts are pretty pricey. The Cabela's Blue Ridge is the same gun, and they're on sale now for $409.00. BTW, going the other way, flint to percussion, is pretty easy, too, just a little more trouble. Once you convert to flint, though, I'll bet your cap guns will just sit in the safe.

 

[BEP]

I did something similar with a .45 Pedersoli Kentucky Rifle quite a few years ago. I removed the lock and drum and made my own vent liner from a cut-off bolt of the correct thread size that I drilled out and slotted for screwdriver installation. It isn't coned, but I drilled it out on the inside using progressively larger bits, so it's "stepped". Works great.

And I'm sad to say that you do not have the option that I had when it comes to the replacement flint lock. Back then, Dixie sold an aftermarket flint lock with a vastly oversized unfinished plate just for the purpose of using it for a replacement in a variety of rifles. I believe that it cost around $30.00. By stripping both locks and clamping them together, I was able to determine both lockplate shape and pan placement. AndI have to be honest - it was just dumb luck that sear and screwhole location worked out perfect.

It's a well-built lock and that rifle, while technically an interchangable-lock firearm is probably permanently a flinter. I sure do wish that Dixie still sold that lock but they discontinued it in their catalog years ago.

Good luck with your project.

sneezy

 

Yes, that's exactly right. Don't use a Pedersoli liner tho', use one of those Ampco liners from ToTW. Whole lot easier than flint to precussin, as mentioned in another answer...

Steve

I have a percussion frontier rifle I would like to convert to flintlock. I was under the impression I could take out the drum, replace with a liner, replace the lock and WHOLLA a flinter. Is this true? Looks like it would work but wanted to make sure. Thanks to all who responde.