How far (if at all) should the drum protrude into the barrel ? I have a Austin Halleck 50 cal and the drum has about 3/16", give or take, of threads showing. Seems like this could be a source for a lot of fouling buildup. Thanks in advance for the info.
Drum Fit
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The drum should not have any threads showing, either inside or outside of the barrel.
Outside the barrel is obviously wrong, but inside the barrel will do a number of bad things.
First, it will cause the cleaning rod/jag and patch to hang up which will keep the owner from properly cleaning the bore and breech plug face.
Second, it will sometimes prevent ignition, especially on a flintlock. If the powder is measured and poured and the ball/patch are gently rammed down the bore, sometimes the powder will not be blown into the cavity in the vent liner. This airspace can cause a flintlock to misfire.
To a lesser degree, the same can be said for Precussion guns.
Last but not least IMO, it is a sign of poor craftsmanship.
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Outside the barrel is obviously wrong, but inside the barrel will do a number of bad things.
First, it will cause the cleaning rod/jag and patch to hang up which will keep the owner from properly cleaning the bore and breech plug face.
Second, it will sometimes prevent ignition, especially on a flintlock. If the powder is measured and poured and the ball/patch are gently rammed down the bore, sometimes the powder will not be blown into the cavity in the vent liner. This airspace can cause a flintlock to misfire.
To a lesser degree, the same can be said for Precussion guns.
Last but not least IMO, it is a sign of poor craftsmanship.
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Thanks for the info. After your reply I took out the clean out screw and inserted a small screw driver into it and looked at the barrel again. There are No threads showing. It is a "dark spot" on the breech face right where the drum is.I am glad I had my head up my @$$ instead of a "real" problem. Thanks.
