Tools for M88 Buttstock

[11mm]

The threads on mine look a bit dicey, but the ramrod does screw into the holder in the stock. However, when and if I find the wiper, I will have to be careful if I try to screw it on. I take it for granted that threads on firearms are never going to be standard, and I have quite a large collection of taps and dies.

[Dick Hosmer]

Am confused by statement re "ramrod does screw into the holder in the stock". What holder?

I thought we were talking about "M1888" rod bayonets - did we switch rifles?

They don't screw in - in fact, the Model 1866 .50-70 was the last model of TD to have a screw-in rod; everything after that "snaps" in in some fashion, though the four rod-bayonets are threaded for the wiper tip (but not for the HSE, a popular misconception).

[JimF]

Could be that the wiper SHOULD be attached to the RRB when one attempts to remove a headless shell . . . In order to AVOID buggering up the threads (as in Crispy's case).

I'd wager the soldier was instructed to use the HSE with the bayonet point down the bore FIRST . . . But we all know someone would invariably use it with the threaded end in first!

[11mm]

Am confused by statement re "ramrod does screw into the holder in the stock". What holder?

I thought we were talking about "M1888" rod bayonets - did we switch rifles?

They don't screw in - in fact, the Model 1866 .50-70 was the last model of TD to have a screw-in rod; everything after that "snaps" in in some fashion, though the four rod-bayonets are threaded for the wiper tip (but not for the HSE, a popular misconception).

Dick-You are right. I thought I felt it screw in, but it does not. I just checked. It just stuck in there a little bit like it was being held by a thread.