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Nipple thread sizes?
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 11:59 am
by Naphtali
A possible "situation" has arisen. I have Alexander Henry-style cap lock Big Bore Express rifles that use platinum lined 1/4 x 24 musket cap nipples. A Shiloh Sharps 1863 rifle is lumbering in my direction. The Sharps uses 5/16 x 28 nipples rather than 1/4 x 24s, I believe. Will Shiloh create my rifle with 1/4 x 24 threads for nipple - that I can use my platinum lined nipples? OR does anyone know of a source for platinum lined 5/16 x 28 nipples?
And a parenthetic question: If there is a significant difference between the two different nipple thread sizes in withstanding high ignition pressure, which is superior?
Re: Nipple thread sizes?
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 8:28 pm
by Naphtali
Regarding thread dimensions, they are either 1/4 x 24 or 1/4 x 28 - I think 1/4 x 28.
Re: Nipple thread sizes?
Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 11:21 am
by tazwellboy
Rick Weber in Tennesse makes excellent platinum lined nipples. You can send him a nipple to be lined or let him know the specifications.
He made a platinum lined nipple for my first generation Parker Hale Whitworth. I mailed him a money order and had it in my possession within a week. Price is around $50.00 depending upon type of nipple.
He is a fellow shooter and a great guy to boot.
Matt
Re: Nipple thread sizes?
Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 4:25 pm
by Naphtali
Matt:
Many thanks for your information. It is especially timely because Shiloh will not create nipple seat-threads in common with my platinum lined nipples. I wonder how long it will be until the rifle shows up at my front door? It's in the current production batch.
Re: Nipple thread sizes?
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 8:01 am
by cjensen
Re: Nipple thread sizes?
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 8:01 am
by cjensen
Re: Nipple thread sizes?
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:47 pm
by cjensen
Just caught this in an older post 5/16 X 24.
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