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I could sure use some advice on this one. I lent my Sharps percussion carbine to a 'friend' for a few months. He's generally very conscientious with tools and arms, so no worries. I thought. Now that I've gotten it back I find the vent / touch hole is completely blocked!
I've tried everything I can think of, but no go. I'm also surprised to discover the clean-out screw seems to be frozen. After just a few months! The bore is nice and clean and there's no sign of abuse other than the blockage.
The only thing he admits to is that he "might have lost a piece of wire pipe cleaner" in there.
Arggghh! I can't say I've ever dealt with this before, and I'm at a loss. The only thing I can think to still try is to drill out the clean-out screw and hopefully get to the obstruction, whatever it is, that way.
Any thoughts? Thanks
I've tried everything I can think of, but no go. I'm also surprised to discover the clean-out screw seems to be frozen. After just a few months! The bore is nice and clean and there's no sign of abuse other than the blockage.
The only thing he admits to is that he "might have lost a piece of wire pipe cleaner" in there.
Arggghh! I can't say I've ever dealt with this before, and I'm at a loss. The only thing I can think to still try is to drill out the clean-out screw and hopefully get to the obstruction, whatever it is, that way.
Any thoughts? Thanks