Barrel Conversion

[AndyJ]

I found a rifle up for auction having an octagon barrel with what looks like a 1" round piece put on the end...
What's the reason for that?
Thanks

 

[Eric Krewson]

Probably for a false muzzle for loading a target rifle, are there any holes drilled at the muzzle near the crown at the end of the barrel?

 

[chorizo]

Pictures always help and a more complete description. What you describe can be anything from a White Mountain Carbine to a false muzzle for loading.

Eric got in just as I was sending and he has a picture that may help

 

[AndyJ]

Here is what I saw:

 

[chorizo]

Here is what I saw:
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Eric is spot on. A false muzzle for loading

 

[AndyJ]

Can you explain the benefit? Sorry for my ignorance, as I'm new to the muzzleloader world.

Nevermind...looked it up and got the info...

 

[Uncle Miltie]

Sometimes the end of the barrel was turned round to use with a guide (piston) starter when using a cloth patched bullet. If the round part of the muzzle is not removable that's what it is.

 

[kansas_volunteer]

There was an old time gunsmith who turn his barrels round on the end, for some unknown reason. It was like his trademark. I can't remember his name. I think he worked in the Midwesf, perhaps Ohio.