Budd Case Wrench - Page 3

William Davis · 08-30-2018, 10:23 PM

I vote mainspring clamp. Similar clamps were government issue for US Muskets through the Trapdoor era. Only reservation is the size . Have to look at it beside the lock to be sure.

See the similarity? http://www.ssfirearms.com/products.asp?cat=55

William

Richard Flanders · 08-30-2018, 10:29 PM

I like the mainspring clamp idea. Something like that would certainly work for that on my 1842 Springfield musket.

William Davis · 08-30-2018, 10:41 PM

That one is crudely made doubt if it is from Parker. The US clamps and combo tools were not high polish, but very well made. I would not expect less from Parker.

William

William Davis · 08-30-2018, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard Flanders

I like the mainspring clamp idea. Something like that would certainly work for that on my 1842 Springfield musket.

S&S firearms is a good source, not expensive. http://www.ssfirearms.com/

William

Mike Franzen · 09-01-2018, 04:43 AM

It looks like it might fit to the width of the barrel lug on the barrel flats.

Dean Romig · 09-01-2018, 07:34 AM

But for what purpose Mike? It might fit the lug but I don’t think that is the purpose of the wrench...

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edgarspencer · 09-01-2018, 04:43 PM

I’ve seen hammer spring clamps but they had a screw to tighten them. I have a pair of pliers with smooth jaws which remain parallel at any opening, and that’s what I use.

Richard Flanders · 09-01-2018, 06:41 PM

A look at the ssfirearms site is educational. Here is a pic of what is called a punch and main spring clamp and one of an 1842 Springfield combination tool that is a screwdriver and a nipple wrench. I have an original of one of these for my Springfield. I just ordered a replacement hammer screw and a nipple from them. Unlike the screw I got from Dixie GW years ago, theirs has the proper original threads. I've been looking for this screw for over 40yrs.