H&R 1873 Trap Door under-barrel cleaning rod question?????

cat1870 · May 05, 2012, 08:45:05 PM

All you folks out there that shoot the Officers Model. Here's a questions for you....
What do you do to keep the cleaning rod from junping from it's position under the barrel when shooting?
After the 2nd or 3rd shot I find that the rod has moved out in front of the barrel anywhere from 3-4 inches.

OK>>>>now, don't anyone suggest removing the rod before shooting......

Thanks,

Cat

St. George · May 05, 2012, 08:52:49 PM

I have never had that happen, so I'm at a loss.

Good Luck!

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

Fingers McGee · May 05, 2012, 10:09:36 PM

Quote from: St. George on May 05, 2012, 08:52:49 PM
I have never had that happen, so I'm at a loss.

Good Luck!

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

My experience also.

Could it be that the pin that hold the rod in place is missing from the bottom of the barrel ?

cat1870 · May 05, 2012, 11:28:22 PM

Quote from: Fingers McGee on May 05, 2012, 10:09:36 PM
My experience also.

Could it be that the pin that hold the rod in place is missing from the bottom of the barrel ?

Nope......the pin is in place........

Grapeshot · May 06, 2012, 11:29:42 AM

If the retaining of the cleaning rod is similar to a muzzle loading mlitary Rifle musket, then you may have to put a "V" shaped spring against the retainer that will give it some more tension against the ramrod/cleaning rod to keep it in place. Hope this helps.

St. George · May 06, 2012, 03:30:58 PM

Doesn't work like that - the wiping rod is held in place via a stud on the barrel that fits an aperture in the rod ferrule.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

Pitspitr · May 07, 2012, 12:56:34 PM

Mine works it's way out too. I tied a piece of leather lace around the ferrule and that helps, but when shooting a match with it I take it out and leave it in my tent.

cat1870 · May 07, 2012, 01:36:05 PM

Quote from: Pitspitr on May 07, 2012, 12:56:34 PM
Mine works it's way out too. I tied a piece of leather lace around the ferrule and that helps, but when shooting a match with it I take it out and leave it in my tent.

This what I fugured I'd have to do...
Thanks.

What do you use for a rear sight?

Cat

Pitspitr · May 17, 2012, 12:40:51 PM

Quote from: cat1870 on May 07, 2012, 01:36:05 PM
What do you use for a rear sight?

Sorry for the tardy reply.

Mine has the original vernier tang, but the previous owner mad several modifications to it to make it more like an original Officer's model Springfield. One of these modifications was the addition of a standard M-1873 rear sight. I have left the tang sight on it but I almost always use the barrel sight.