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I farb sometimes after eating black bean soup…

Excellent job. Looks like you should be working up a gator load….

No

39 degrees….above?

Flaring the skirts or damaging them, big difference..

You shouldn’t consider a conversion with any brass framed replica. Most conversion kit makers will suggest this path.

Welcome aboard..

Some of us simply don’t have enough lifespan left for that plan…

One in the pipe, three in the loading block, all lubed.

Welcome from the North coast..

True Oil from Birchwood Casey. Can be rubbed back to any sheen you like, very durable. Important to let it dry thoroughly between coats

I had the same rifle for 22 yrs and never had a problem with black or subs. Screw a 30 cal cleaning brush on your rod and get it into the ignition area of the patent breach. For me changing nipples regularly was important.

Agree but back then that rifle was one of; if the biggest expense of the year. It was cherished like a family member - and often personalized, so to speak

Aquafortis’s aggression can be regulated by how much heat you apply and how soon in the process. Light wetting, let it dry, hold it over a stationary and constant heat source, keep a close watch on it for the darkness you want. It lightens up with rubbing and finish.

Welcome from the swamp

Some fats have salt in them, apply only to the frying pan

Welcome from the North Coast…

Air rifle shot is much harder than ‘regular’ steel shot, which is really iron. I wouldn’t putz with it. Maybe at black powder pressures and straight cylinder bores you might get by for a spell

Welcome from the range..

Drill a small hole at the very end of the crack, that will stop it from progressing, de-grease the area, mix some stain with two part epoxy and fill it proud. You can then take it down to flush with the right grit to match sheen of your stock finish.