CarolinaTKE
32 Cal.
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Hello! While I joined the forum to get information on flintlock shooting, I do have a question about an antique musket that I own. It was given to me when I was eight and some years ago I (gently) ran my shotgun cleaning rod down the barrel to oil it, only to discover, to my surprise, that the weapon is loaded! Close inspection of the lock reveals the remains of a priming cap, too. I keep the weapon coated with grease and I've been pouring Rem Oil down the barrel once or twice a year since I got it, but I just wanted to see if anyone had any good advice on making sure (a) the charge was safe and (b) the weapon is as well-preserved as possible. It was in bad shape when I got it, but it hasn't gotten any worse since then (18 years ago) that I can tell. Still, it's in very fragile condition. Thanks in advance!