Hand-me-down percussion rifle - homemade?

[appalichian hunter]

I like the old weapons, if it were mine I would restore it if possible as others have mentioned. Like rafterob said I also restored a old stevens 22 took a few years to do it the problem was finding a ejector. Even if it takes a bit of time and money save a few bucks here and there and before you know it your family rifle is again in service. Then just smile every time she cracks.

 

[Twostep]

Thanks for the replies. I’ve been digging around and finding more and more info. I’m still curious about the best way to clean without damaging the base materials. Any suggestions?

 

[Twostep]

I like the old weapons, if it were mine I would restore it if possible as others have mentioned. Like rafterob said I also restored a old stevens 22 took a few years to do it the problem was finding a ejector. Even if it takes a bit of time and money save a few bucks here and there and before you know it your family rifle is again in service. Then just smile every time she cracks.

Thanks. The replies on here have gotten me excited about digging deeper into it.

 

[Herd48]

Two Step:

Smoothbore front stuffers generally have a bore much larger than 3/8" - more like 3/4"


Many older rifles have been shot enough with pure lead boolits that the grooves become filled, making it look like a smoothbore.

Instead of picking at it, I would scrub the bore with a proper brush and some lead remover.

I agree. I would use a used brush wrapped in all copper chore boy. Not solvent. Dry. This will work especially well if you can remove the breech plug. Removes lead quickly and safely.