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noelf2 · August 23, 2019, 08:13 AM

I have one that I bought back in the 70's when they were still sporting rifled barrels. The one in the pic you posted has a broken grip, btw. You will not get accuracy from one past 5 yards or so, even with a rifled barrel. There are no sights. That said, if you can get one cheap, they are fun. I use mine for shooting blank bp loads on 4 july and such, and also to test homemade bp. I took off the stupid rammer rings so it's not as awkward.

August 23, 2019, 08:13 AM	#3
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	I have one that I bought back in the 70's when they were still sporting rifled barrels. The one in the pic you posted has a broken grip, btw. You will not get accuracy from one past 5 yards or so, even with a rifled barrel. There are no sights. That said, if you can get one cheap, they are fun. I use mine for shooting blank bp loads on 4 july and such, and also to test homemade bp. I took off the stupid rammer rings so it's not as awkward. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.