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    CLOSED 1861 Springfield

    Anyone know wheee I could get a 1861 Springfield Rifled Musket (not an original)? Been searching everywhere but can’t seem to find one...
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    Patch retrieved! A buddy of mine loaned me his patch worm, and I was able to get it out (and even run three more patches down)! Safe to say I feel super relieved. I feel a lot more confident in using the Bess now. Thank you all so much for your help. Glad to be apart of this community now. 😄
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    Will do. Do you think I would be able to simply shoot the patch out by putting only powder down the barrel (and primer), or would that be generally just a terrible idea?
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    I have a button jag and adapter on the way. If I am unable to get the patch out before then (next week) will the Bess be okay? https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/582/1/JB-69-10
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    @Grenadier1758 You are correct in assuming that I only have the parts that came with the Bess. I have tried running the ramrod down several times, and have turned it clockwise as you suggested. Still nothing though, unfortunately. I will keep trying nevertheless. I'm not sure what I can use to...
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    I found an adapter and jag at Academy and used it to run a patch down, but the patch got stuck. I tried filling the bore with water to get it out, but it isn't moving. Any ideas?
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    It's not that humid (Midwest) with few showers here and there. I will do the water trick until my jag/etc arrives. Thank you everybody for all the help! I think I've discovered my new hobby.
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    Okay, I will order the jag and adapter from Track of the Wolf. Just to be clear- putting hot water down the barrel will not cause my gun to rust, right? I'm just triple checking as I do not want to damage it. I've always heard putting water on guns is a no go. Also, if I am unable to properly...
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    Sorry if this is a silly question... but if I put a patch down the barrel, I'm afraid it wont come out. if I put a patch down with the ramrod, will it get stuck? Also, unfortunately, wire wool isn't getting the black dots off. Is there no way to avoid patina?
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    So I do have little black dots on the barrel next to the frizzen. Is this carbon/ how do I get it off?
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    Thank you for the replies! Will water damage the rifle at all? I don't have any patches I can put down the barrel right now, so putting water down is the only way I can clean it. Will it be fine to dry on its own, or will it corrode it? Also, when you say an oily rag, what kind of oil do you...
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    Hey all, I just got a new Pedersoli Brown Bess for Christmas. I just took it to the range and expended 8 rounds- was not disappointed! What do I need to do to clean the gun inside and out? Are there certain patches I need for the barrel, how do I clean the priming pan, etc. I don't want to...
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