Subdeacon Joe Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 A late 1700s recruiting poster, repurposed as a Great War recruiting poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I took notice. I noticed that that guy primed his gun before he charged it. My understanding has always been that you filled the pan/capped the nipple LAST, after the barrel was loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, Alpo said: I took notice. I noticed that that guy primed his gun before he charged it. My understanding has always been that you filled the pan/capped the nipple LAST, after the barrel was loaded. That was standard drill for loading a flintlock with a paper cartridge. All your powder for the charge is in the cartridge. If you pour all the powder in first, how do you prime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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