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a percussion gun could be fired with the help of a smoldering match or a short section of fuse. Just remove the nipple, put in some priming powder and light it off.
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I've actually seen that done. The blow back through the vent was incredible; the shooter's hand was burned (2nd degree, lots of powder residue or byproducts in the wound) and he missed the paper at 25 yards. Also swore he'd never do that again. Without the nipple installed the vent hole is huge.
But, it worked. I suppose, if the bad guys were at the door...