Spanish Gun Question 18th & early 19th Cen.

SuperCracker · 17th May 2014, 11:18 PM

Hi guys. Long time lurking here, figured it was time to take part as you lot are probably most likely to be able to help me with a gunsmithing related question. Try as I might, I have not been able to lay hands on an original to examine.

I see on a lot of Muzzleloading Spanish Guns (18th & 19th C) where the hole for the ramrod extends all the way through the stock probably to the butt plate. I can't figure out how this would be done as

1. It doesn't look like it could be drilled as a single hole as on many it looks like it would pop out of the wrist.

2. How are they generally arranged so the Trigger and Barrel tang bolt do not interfere?

17th May 2014, 11:18 PM	#1
SuperCracker Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 3	Spanish Gun Question 18th & early 19th Cen. Hi guys. Long time lurking here, figured it was time to take part as you lot are probably most likely to be able to help me with a gunsmithing related question. Try as I might, I have not been able to lay hands on an original to examine. I see on a lot of Muzzleloading Spanish Guns (18th & 19th C) where the hole for the ramrod extends all the way through the stock probably to the butt plate. I can't figure out how this would be done as 1. It doesn't look like it could be drilled as a single hole as on many it looks like it would pop out of the wrist. 2. How are they generally arranged so the Trigger and Barrel tang bolt do not interfere?