Snap Cap "Primers"

[Patrick Butler]

I am looking for a source of snap cap targets, 'primers" or whatever you call that bit of hard plastic.

I have an all-original cased 20 gauge 1930 Brit SXS with a complete cleaning kit and maker's snap caps. The "primer" just fell out of one of the caps and when I emailed the gun maker in London, they quoted me 117 Pounds Sterling (plus shipping) for maker's caps-and they were ebony, not the nickel finish of the originals. I just replaced then with some nice metal ones, but would, as you would imagine, like to use the originals.

I have read that later (top lever) Parkers do not need snap caps, but I would never assume that for this gun, or any other, for that matter.

These caps are well made and the replacement would be very easy if I can just find that bit of hard plastic-a small black cylinder 21/32 " long that drops down in size to protrude and mimic a 20 primer. Behind the plastic is a spring in good condition and a well-machined brass slotted plug. There are some great plastic fabricators here in Silicon Valley, but I can see the look on their face when I bring in this little order.

Any suggestions for finding a replacement would be appreciated. I found nothing for sale after spending way too much time on the internet.

Patrick Butler
Palo Alto, CA