NEVER heard of THAT!Armi sport makes the M61 Springfield and P53 Enfield in both rifled and smooth bore versions, you have a smooth bore
Kevin Dally
NEVER heard of THAT!Armi sport makes the M61 Springfield and P53 Enfield in both rifled and smooth bore versions, you have a smooth bore
It's true, I posted the links to Dixie Gun Works listings so you all wouldn't think I was pulling your leg.NEVER heard of THAT!
Kevin Dally
Many thanks for the suggestions, guys! Apologies that this thread kinda derailed into my musket-cleaning adventures
So it turns out a lot of what was in the barrel seemed to be surface rust only. I had to run quite a few patches through, but it cleaned up quite nicely! (so nicely that the camera wouldn't take a decent photo...) The only issue was that my cleaning rod was about an inch too short, so the bottom of the barrel is still pretty orange. Gonna have to run out and try to buy an extension so I can reach the end of it.
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I disassembled the entire lock and cleaned,lubricated, and reassembled it. Everything seems to be in working order, and I have the added benefit of knowing that it's at least oiled now and not wearing down.
@Jobe Holiday,when I get some more time I'll give your method a go for deep cleaning it. Thank you for the suggestions!
I'm curious about pouring the water down the barrel though. I've read many people say this is the go-to method for cleaning the barrels out, but wouldn't this cause rusting? (it must not, since so many people recommend it.) Just curious how that works, is all.
Thank you all again for the suggestions and the warm welcome to the forums.
That's an idea, I didn't even think of that. I didn't see a replacement barrel offered at Lodgewood (I'm sure they could get one) but I did find it listed here for $294 https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/acc...a-1861-springfield-musket-parts.html?___SID=UYoo hoo. Replace the smoothbore with a rifled barrel.
Give these guys a call, see if they have something in stock that'd work.
The UK is one example I believe. And a country where they do have acw reenactment.There are some countries where local laws make unrifled arms easier to own, or it might just be shaving something off the overheads to keep the price competitive for re-enactors who aren't interested in shooting ball anyway.
This is why you use HOT water, it will evaporate then a good coat of oil prevents rust.Many thanks for the suggestions, guys! Apologies that this thread kinda derailed into my musket-cleaning adventures
So it turns out a lot of what was in the barrel seemed to be surface rust only. I had to run quite a few patches through, but it cleaned up quite nicely! (so nicely that the camera wouldn't take a decent photo...) The only issue was that my cleaning rod was about an inch too short, so the bottom of the barrel is still pretty orange. Gonna have to run out and try to buy an extension so I can reach the end of it.
View attachment 321824
I disassembled the entire lock and cleaned,lubricated, and reassembled it. Everything seems to be in working order, and I have the added benefit of knowing that it's at least oiled now and not wearing down.
@Jobe Holiday,when I get some more time I'll give your method a go for deep cleaning it. Thank you for the suggestions!
I'm curious about pouring the water down the barrel though. I've read many people say this is the go-to method for cleaning the barrels out, but wouldn't this cause rusting? (it must not, since so many people recommend it.) Just curious how that works, is all.
Thank you all again for the suggestions and the warm welcome to the forums.