1886 Kropatschek extractor dimensions

[Bandit12]

Hi all

I have a tidy 1886 Kropatschek that is lacking an extractor. It seems like they are as rare as hens teeth

Anyway, I have seen a couple of pictures of them online, and people have made reference to how they are not difficult to fabricate. I was wondering whether anyone has a Krop that they might be prepared to pull the extractor out, take a few pictures and measure it up so that I can have a go? Of course, if someone has one to sell that would be even better, but I'm not too hopeful...

Cheers
Shane
Melbourne, Australia

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[jamie5070]

Bandit12, I have a spare complete bolt. I would like to keep it in case mine breaks but if you would like to use it as a pattern I could send it to you.
john

[jamie5070]

I just noticed your in Australia and that would make it hard for me to send it to you. If you can't get one locally I'll take pics and measurements.
john

[Bandit12]

Thanks for the kind offer John. Between two international postal services, and customs, I wouldn't be confident that it could make it back to you either. When you have some spare time, I would really appreciate some pictures and dimensions. I have an extractor from a straight pull Steyr which I may be able to modify, but dimensions would really help.

I visited Tucson a couple of years ago and loved the place. So much so that my wife and I are considering applying for a work visa and making the move in a couple of years.
Cheers
Shane

[jamie5070]

What would you like the dementions measured in? I have a caliper that measures in both metric and inches.

[Bandit12]

Metric would be best if you don't mind. While I can think just fine in inches, feet, and miles, I find fractions of an inch a bit challenging!

[jamie5070]

You might want to take a look at a french grass/chasepot extractor if you can. I looked at a schematic online at egunparts and there is a chassepot bolt on ebay right now. The extractor looks very similar to the kropatschek extractor. I'll take some pics and measurements for you.
john

[jamie5070]

pm sent

[jamie5070]

Shane, I don't know if my pm went through or not. I have pics and measurements for you. e-mail me and I'll send them to you.
I have problems trying to load pics to a online photo account.
john

[Bandit12]

Thanks John, have replied to your email. Was away at a course for the last fortnight and hadn't had time to get back to you.