Ultra-Hi - Japanese Brown Bess

[WickedSharp]

Hello,

I have one of the 1970's era Japanese Brown Bess muskets and I need to add some sling swivels.

Do I need to find ones made especially for the Japanese models, or can I buy ones made for use on the Pedersoli muskets?

 

[Alden]

Welcome!

Well, u won't find an Ultra-Hi piece anyway so be prepared to adapt and overcome. You'll have to make something fit and work. Dixie, TRS, Track maybe...

 

[TAC2]

I found what you where looking for Dixie Gun Works
has them here is the add XP2706 Rear Swivel w/screws (repro.) for Dixie 2nd Model Brown Bess (Japanese Model) XP2706 Rear Swivel w/screws (repro.) for Dixie 2nd Model Brown Bess (Japanese Model) $21.95 and here is one for the front XP2816 Sling Swivel - Front (repro.) Dixie 2nd Model Brown Bess (Italian Made) XP2816 Sling Swivel - Front (repro.) Dixie 2nd Model Brown Bess (Italian Made)

Hope this helps .... tac

 

[colmoultrie]

On the Miroku Japanese Besses you need to spot the swivel on the barrel lug and drill that too. That helps to keep it from cracking the Japanese cherry wood.

 

[WickedSharp]

I'm not sure I understand...
Any chance you have a photo?

On the Miroku Japanese Besses you need to spot the swivel on the barrel lug and drill that too. That helps to keep it from cracking the Japanese cherry wood.

 

[WickedSharp]

Do you mean I should replace one of the pins holding the barrel with a sling swivel?

 

[Loyalist Dave]

YES the forward sling swivel replaces one of the forward barrel pins. The rear sling swivel is attached to the forward portion of the trigger guard bow, where the bow meets the brass flat that is inletted into the stock. The bow is fat and strong there and very close to the forward pin that holds the guard in place.

LD

 

[WickedSharp]

Thanks!

 

[Wes/Tex]

Just pick teh barrel pin closes to teh front end of teh second ramrod pipe nd go for broke! This is where it sits on the Pedersoli semi-short land pattern! :wink: :haha:
http://www.cherrys.com/pedpics/s260b.jpg