This one has been recently sold. As can be seen in my ad, I do have others available. Contact me if interested.
BALL STARTER
There has been much discussion on the reality of short or ball starters. Numerous arguments on their existence prevails. No matter your belief or thoughts, in 2017 Spence on this forum Provided this information:
(Spence 10 on 5-27-17):
_Scloppetaria:_ by Capt. Henry Beaufroy, 1808 [Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufroy], originally published as “Scloppetaria, by a Corporal of Riflemen”
Here's his rammer:
( Detail from page 152 of referenced source above)
As a result, a while ago I made a few over winter and have listed them for sale here. I do have some more and one is offered now.
This one is Walnut based with a 3/8” (.375) solid brass rod, tapped 10/32 if a jag or extension was desired.
These are $18.50 shipped to you. I do have others available in walnut, maple, ash, hickory or cherry. The rods can be ¼” (.250), 5/16” (.3125), 3/8” (.375) or ½” (.500) and any length, tapped to your wishes or not.
Contact me if interested in others than this listing.
BALL STARTER
There has been much discussion on the reality of short or ball starters. Numerous arguments on their existence prevails. No matter your belief or thoughts, in 2017 Spence on this forum Provided this information:
(Spence 10 on 5-27-17):
_Scloppetaria:_ by Capt. Henry Beaufroy, 1808 [Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufroy], originally published as “Scloppetaria, by a Corporal of Riflemen”
Here's his rammer:
( Detail from page 152 of referenced source above)
As a result, a while ago I made a few over winter and have listed them for sale here. I do have some more and one is offered now.
This one is Walnut based with a 3/8” (.375) solid brass rod, tapped 10/32 if a jag or extension was desired.
These are $18.50 shipped to you. I do have others available in walnut, maple, ash, hickory or cherry. The rods can be ¼” (.250), 5/16” (.3125), 3/8” (.375) or ½” (.500) and any length, tapped to your wishes or not.
Contact me if interested in others than this listing.
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