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Plugged barrel?
Hawkdancer:
RedArrow,
I agree find a gunsmith that knows ML guns, it sounds like some idiot kept punching charges on top of a dry ball and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't fire. Try the NMLRA website, they may have a listing of knowledgeable gunsmiths in your area, besides we need more members😀 >:D :-M! Hate to see a fine weapon relegated to the wall before it's time. Good luck in your search. Btw, where are you?
Hawkdancer
Red Arrow:
Thanks Hawkdancer. My main preference is primative archery but I also enjoy BP shooting and hunting which is why I got this gun. I'm in north central KY.
Gordon:
Remove the nipple and soak the lower barrel in hot water for a while. That should loosen things up a bit. Then try to remove the remaining balls with a ball puller or CO2.
Red Arrow:
I don't have a nipple wrench and don't want to mess it up by trying to use anything else. That's the problem. 😞 I need to get one but I 2as hoping somebody on here could give alternatives.
Eric Krewson:
One thing that works is to pull the nipple and put a grease fitting with the same thread in the nipple hole and pump grease into the beech to push the obstruction out.
You may be able to clear the obstruction but I suspect it is going to be a challenge.
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