17thC Scottish Snaphaunce Musket

[Norman McCormick]

Originally Posted by rickystl

Hi Norman. Yes, the gun may indeed still have a load in the barrel.
Of course, this won't be the first old gun that was aquired still loaded. Since I have the tools needed to safely extract that load (or other obstruction) I suggest you send the gun to my house for analysis and unloading. It shouldn't take me more than a couple years.
When you lower the rod into the barrel, does it feel/sound like it's hitting something solid or soft? Rick.

Hi Rick,
Thank you so much for your "very kind offer". It definitely is the soft thud of iron on lead. There are a few muzzleloading wallahs at my rifle club and I know they have the necessary tools to extract an un/misfired load. I would like to get the load out as carefully as possible as in itself it would be really interesting, will have a word tomorrow night and see what I can do. Thanks again.
My Regards,
Norman