Smith Carbine - Burned out cleanout screw.

[Eggman]

Got Lock Tight in there for now until I get some.

[Kevin Tinny]

Helpful info, everyone:

So far no one has answered my question about the two extra threads that seem to obstruct the right side of the flash hole below the nipple.

CW era caps have been described as both hotter and maybe a lot more corrosive/erosive via mercury. Could it be that the extra threads were quicky eroded? Just a wild guess.

Bruce and PJ:
Can you please add anything, given all the originals you have examined?
Thanks.

Regards,
Kevin Tinny

[Eggman]

It relates back to Cotton Mather's edict of 1679, "Where one thread completith yon fire lock, makith two. A skein in brine makith ye powder of Satan supine." You know Cotton Mather and his old man Increase are buried on top of each other.

[Eggman]

Clean all parts spotless and then use High Temp JB Weld and never worry again. That screw does not need to come back out of the gun once it was installed at the factory. You can even add a tad more JB Weld during the process of putting the screw back in so there is material in the bottom under where the screw goes. Then use a Dremel tool and a small dental drill bit to shape the JB like a slopped ramp into the fire channel. You'll never have a problem with the screw coming out or misfires.

Fantastic stuff! The cleanout screw is now completely walled off and the JB Weld is like a solid steel wall. I highly recommend this for all Pietta Smiths. The only question I have, how do I get the nipple back in?

[RaiderANV]

Well........I didn't put the JB that deep in the nipple hole. You fill the screw hole and run the screw back in it then use a toothpick to pack it down in the nipple hole to about where the nipple ends up bottoming out. When dry good a couple hours late I use a dremil and dental bit to shape the JB like a lil curved ramp right into the flash channel and yer done.

[Eggman]

Don't believe everything you see in print Pat.
Actually spent a good hour shaping the hole.

My wife told me not to put that post on here -- she said everyone will think you're a dumb ass.
I told her it's too late.

[RaiderANV]

That JB trick really improves the igintion though

[Eggman]

Yeah looking forward to Brierfield. Will be nice to not have two or three misfires before the first round (sort of) goes off.