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To make safe cartridges visit the NSSA site and follow their methods. Ram in one motion, do NOT pound a charge into the breech. Do not ladle powder. Use only foil-wrapped charges against friction, static and embers. Wearing a leather glove, use only a brass or copper rod to prick the charge...

How old is the gun? How heavy is the projectile? What is the "windage"(bore diameter minus(-) shell diameter? Who made the powder?

Thanks, skunkskinner. I can turn a flat for the band as it comes off the lathe. Pvt Lewis.

I am building implements for our 6 and 12- pounder Napoleons, to regulation. The Army calls for a "copper band,0.5 inch wide and 0.05 inch thick, fastened with three copper nails". Can anyone describe the location of this band upon the rammer head? Thanks. Pvt. Lewis, Btry A, 1st O.L.A.

In Colorado I acquired a perc barrel marked "Sharon Rifle Barrel Co. .58 CAL" on the bottom. It is in unfired, unused condition.Are there stocks and lock parts available? It has a pinned rear plug with threaded hole for a nipple,measures .95 in across the hex flats, 32" long. Dovetail type slots...