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Hawg · March 15, 2011, 10:49 AM

If they used anything at all it was probably wax and that probably just for waterproofing. Robert E. Lee's 51 navy was fired 7 years after his death and it was noted the balls were covered in a black waxy substance. BTW all six chambers fired.

March 15, 2011, 10:49 AM	#15
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	If they used anything at all it was probably wax and that probably just for waterproofing. Robert E. Lee's 51 navy was fired 7 years after his death and it was noted the balls were covered in a black waxy substance. BTW all six chambers fired.