Traditions Shenandoah Update

[john1964]

Well,

Got back my Traditions Shenandoah from a local guns smith. Originally, this thing basically did not fire. The pan would flash, but no boom.

Now this thing is amazing. It fires instantaneously.

In addition he did some carving on the wood and brass, shaved down the stock, crowned the barrel, and browned the barrel. Cost me $125. So, for about $525 I have a unique semi-custom fire arm.

I still can't believe how fast this thing ignites.

I would post a picture if I could figure out how.

Take care,
john

 

[Cherokee]

Sounds like you found a decent gunsmith.

 

[vito1994]

John,

Could you give us some details on just what work was done to the lock? I had a little trouble getting a good spark out of my Pennsylvannia model at first, but solved it pretty much with correct placement and the use of black english flints, which is probably normal. Other wise I found that it lights off pretty quickly, but if it could go faster, well why not.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[john1964]

Hey Steve,

Actually he did nothing to the lock. My lock worked fine. The problem was the breach plug. The hole in what he called a "Palmer" breach plug was simply to small. So the pan would ignite fine, but the main charge would almost never fire.

So, he used a bigger plug, with a much larger anti-chamber. I believe the vent liner has a larger hole as well.

When I say this thing is fast, I'm not kidding. It's like shooting a smokeless rifle - amazing.

I hope this helps, but again mine always ignited the pan. He actually said the inner workings of the lock were quite nice, although the frizzen is a bit loose and allows it to cant a bit. Doesn't seem affect sparking though.

Take care,
john

 

[vito1994]

John,

Thanks. I'll have something to do this weekend. I kind of thought the lock was pretty good for an off the shelf. I also noticed the frizzen was loose, but it never seems to be a problem. I also every once in a while notice that the pivot point at the bend of the frizzen spring moves causing the frizzen to not pop open correctly. Looks as if it should be pinned tighter into the hole just below the bend in the spring. I just tighten up the retaining screw and she seems fine. I did have more trouble when the flints were not working well. Could have been as simple as the flint length was not pushing the frizzen correctly.

Steve M

 

[john1964]

Hey Steve,

Hope you get it working. Now that mine has had an overhaul it works great.

Also, for the money I spent on the gun and the additional work I have a gun that is essentially custom, although it's quality is certainly not top shelf. But I am now glad I got it and think buying it was like buying a kit.

It's light, well balanced, works great, and looks great - and it's one-of-a-kind. I should post a few pics but, despite excellent computer skills, can't quite figure it out here.

Perhaps a brief tutorial by someone and I can post a few.

Take care
john