Touchhole reinforcement

Ed · 2nd July 2024, 03:32 PM

This is the small barrel that I recently obtained.

I noted that the touchhole seems to be reinforced with some sort of insert. It is difficult to tell but I think that this "insert" (if it is) is non-magnetic.

As we have seen with other barrels, the corrosive nature of gunpowder can, and often did, erode the touchhole. Thing is that I have not noticed any sort of reinforcement on other barrels.

Thoughts?

2nd July 2024, 03:32 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 237	Touchhole reinforcement This is the small barrel that I recently obtained. I noted that the touchhole seems to be reinforced with some sort of insert. It is difficult to tell but I think that this "insert" (if it is) is non-magnetic. As we have seen with other barrels, the corrosive nature of gunpowder can, and often did, erode the touchhole. Thing is that I have not noticed any sort of reinforcement on other barrels. Thoughts? Attached Images