Look at what I came upon...What is it?

[Rod Man]

So I came across this little .36. Its in pretty decent shape. Bore is bright and clean but the patches are picking up a touch of rust with ballisol from the snail/fire channel. Wood has some very minor dings, the ramrod is fiberglass, almost looks like it has fittings that were actually made for it. Its only got two "Spots" on on the metal, one at the very end of the barrel near the crown, Looks like it rode on someone's floorboard and a small scratch under the Makers Mark. Would it be worth trying some evaporust through the snail and nipple? Too bad its right handed. Looking for a ramrod for it, TOTW are on BO. Thinking its a keeper. Wonder what something like this is worth? It is a Seneca right?

RM













Thinking it was made in late 70's thoughts?

 

[Des52]

TC Seneca. Try Log Cabin for a ramrod, They should have some in stock.

 

[springfield art]

So I came across this little .36. Its in pretty decent shape. Bore is bright and clean but the patches are picking up a touch of rust with ballisol from the snail/fire channel. Wood has some very minor dings, the ramrod is fiberglass, almost looks like it has fittings that were actually made for it. Its only got two "Spots" on on the metal, one at the very end of the barrel near the crown, Looks like it rode on someone's floorboard and a small scratch under the Makers Mark. Would it be worth trying some evaporust through the snail and nipple? Too bad its right handed. Looking for a ramrod for it, TOTW are on BO. Thinking its a keeper. Wonder what something like this is worth? It is a Seneca right?

RM

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Neat little .32!

 

[Rod Man]

Any idea how old it is?

RM

 

[Maven]

So I came across this little .36. Its in pretty decent shape. Bore is bright and clean but the patches are picking up a touch of rust with ballisol from the snail/fire channel. Wood has some very minor dings, the ramrod is fiberglass, almost looks like it has fittings that were actually made for it. Its only got two "Spots" on on the metal, one at the very end of the barrel near the crown, Looks like it rode on someone's floorboard and a small scratch under the Makers Mark. Would it be worth trying some evaporust through the snail and nipple? Too bad its right handed. Looking for a ramrod for it, TOTW are on BO. Thinking its a keeper. Wonder what something like this is worth? It is a Seneca right?

RM

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Evaporust will remove the bluing as well as the rust. Oiled bronze wool would be a better choice, RM

 

[Rod Man]

Evaporust will remove the bluing as well as the rust. Oiled bronze wool would be a better choice, RM

yeah, the finish overall is pretty good.

thanks,

RM

 

[Hermit Tim]

I like the Seneca and Cherokee rifles a bunch so I would call it a keeper. I see them sell on gunbroker from $600 up in good condition. Nice rifle.

 

[Rod Man]

I like the Seneca and Cherokee rifles a bunch so I would call it a keeper. I see them sell on gunbroker from $600 up in good condition. Nice rifle.

Thanks,

RM

 

[Flintlock]

Great find, wanted one of those since I was a kid and they just came out with them.

 

[D.Summers]

Those patches don't look too bad!!

 

[Rod Man]

Those patches don't look too bad!!

it’s getting better, took a .357 pistol brush and got the breech cleaned out.

RM

 

[Prairieofthedog]

So I came across this little .36. Its in pretty decent shape. Bore is bright and clean but the patches are picking up a touch of rust with ballisol from the snail/fire channel. Wood has some very minor dings, the ramrod is fiberglass, almost looks like it has fittings that were actually made for it. Its only got two "Spots" on on the metal, one at the very end of the barrel near the crown, Looks like it rode on someone's floorboard and a small scratch under the Makers Mark. Would it be worth trying some evaporust through the snail and nipple? Too bad its right handed. Looking for a ramrod for it, TOTW are on BO. Thinking its a keeper. Wonder what something like this is worth? It is a Seneca right?

RM

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Don't lose that ramrod, it is the original that came with the rifle.

 

[mushka]

Looks like my Seneca. Just shoot it a lot and be happy.

 

[Rod Man]

Don't lose that ramrod, it is the original that came with the rifle.

Really?, wow! I had no idea. Thanks! I was sure since it was Fiberglass that it was a replacement.

Thanks!

RM

 

[gvandersluis]

Yup, it’s a Seneca, Lucky man! It’s a keeper.

 

[user 48679]

T/C made fiberglass-impregnated RR's as an after-issue accessory.

Big 45 Frontier metal cleaner pads, when used with oil, will remove rust w/o effecting the bluing - I paid $6 for some years ago, and am still using them

https://www.big45metalcleaner.com/
You can buy some direct from the maker:

https://www.big45metalcleaner.com/products/

 

[poker]

Dont use evaporust, thatd be hard on the bluing. I used to get stainless steel shavings from a lathe. The long thin strands. Using those with thin oil itd scrub the rust right off without taking the bluing with.

 

[Rod Man]

T/C made fiberglass-impregnated RR's as an after-issue accessory.

Big 45 Frontier metal cleaner pads, when used with oil, will remove rust w/o effecting the bluing - I paid $6 for some years ago, and am still using them

https://www.big45metalcleaner.com/
You can buy some direct from the maker:

https://www.big45metalcleaner.com/products/

Gotcha!

Thanks!

RM