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bajabuc · Nov 17, 2024

I bought this out of a closet...40 years worth of dust

smo · Nov 17, 2024

I bet it still works…

jrweis1997 · Nov 17, 2024

very nice!

Grenadier1758 · Nov 17, 2024

I agree with @smo. The grease may be dried and gum up the works, but after a bit of cleaning that rifle will work.

bajabuc · Nov 17, 2024

I got it about 3:30...completely cleaned and polished by 5. Anybody mind if I fit a nosecap and entry thimble?

hanshi · Nov 18, 2024

Don't change it; you got an old classic that will give great service as is.

wiscoaster · Nov 18, 2024

bajabuc said:
..... Anybody mind if I fit a nosecap and entry thimble?

Doesn't really need either, but what that heck, it's your gun, don't ask here for permission to do whatever it is you want with your own gun!!

bpd303 · Nov 18, 2024

I'm with hanshi, I think a nose cap would detract from the classic look. Any makers marks or other markings. The only thing I would do is clean the bore/breech and take the lock out and clean and oil it.

olskool · Nov 19, 2024

You asked, so no I wouldn’t modify it a bit,,,,,,,,,,,

bajabuc · Nov 20, 2024

bpd303 said:
I'm with hanshi, I think a nose cap would detract from the classic look. Any makers marks or other markings. The only thing I would do is clean the bore/breech and take the lock out and clean and oil it.

Been there...done that...no shirt. The lock was...'iffy'...cleaned it anyway. Decent spark. Not as good as my Japanese flinter.

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