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February 24, 2011, 08:03 PM | #1 |
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1860 Colt Army Shoulder Stock Screws
Greetings fellow black powder addicts:
I love the looks and functionality of my replica 1860 Colt Army. One thing bugs me though: the protruding screws that stick-out like sore thumbs on each side of the frame. I never plan on using a shoulder stock, and am wondering if some one out there has addressed this issue, such as removing the srews and somehow plugging the holes in a pleasing fashion. |
February 24, 2011, 08:44 PM | #2 |
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1860 4th Screw Mod
Found these black plastic "Automotive Panel Fasteners" at local hardware store. Cut stem to fit and insert in screw hole. |
February 24, 2011, 09:50 PM | #3 |
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Personally I think the screws look better.
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February 24, 2011, 10:03 PM | #4 |
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That's funny! The screws never bothered me but the additional cut in the loading /capping gate gave me the same reaction. I'll just shoot it like it is.
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February 25, 2011, 09:50 AM | #5 |
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Take the screws out, chuck them by the threads in a cordless drill and turn the heads against a file or stone until they are nicely rounded.
Touch with cold blue and re-install. Done. |
February 25, 2011, 12:53 PM | #6 |
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I like the plastic screw modification. It's nice and flat and only temporary.
But finding those same fasteners could be a chore. |
February 25, 2011, 02:21 PM | #7 |
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Arcticap,
These fasteners are available virtually anywhere. I have seen them in Ace Hardware, True Value and Lowe’s. They are usually in the back of the store in slide out draws with other small parts. I believe these are designed for 13/64" holes. I bought them to be used as a temporary measure but have never taken them out. But I can take them out at any time and reinstall the original screws. Last edited by Smokin'Joe; February 25, 2011 at 02:30 PM. Reason: typo |
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