Source for barrel band retaining pins

[Mr. Vittles]

Does any one know of a source that supplies retaining pins for musket barrel bands? That tiny and cheaply made post portion has popped off on a couple of these 'pins'. I've tried a little J-B weld but that didn't work too well. I don't think solder would do either. Any suggestions?

[Tom Craig]

Re: Source for barrel band retaining pins

I am sure there are lots of sources that folks will chime in with...one new (at least to me) one that I discovered recently is in my backyard. VTI gun parts in Sharon, CT. I will have to look up their contact info, or I am sure you can find it on the web. The are a parts distributor for just about any repro gun from Italy.

Take care,
Tom Craig

[Mr. Vittles]

Re: Source for barrel band retaining pins

Tom,
Thanks for the suggestion. I had no luck on VTI's site. Like you said most imports are covered here. Unfortunately, they don't appear to cover '42 muskets just yet.
-Chuck

[rogue]

Re: Source for barrel band retaining pins

Look up Lodgewood Mfg. in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Steve Sullivan

[Frenchie]

Re: Source for barrel band retaining pins

S & S Firearms has them. www.ssfirearms.com