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7 hours ago, enfieldspares said:

No. I thought so until I watched the video. It is definitely a front stuffer. 

Yes definitely muzzle loading. 

Just now, CaptC said:

Yes definitely muzzle loading. 

It’s too early in the morning but look up the story and link of the 65 ton cannon at Penlee Battery Rame Head. There is also a video of more recent defence cannons being fired. 

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Update on my returning to the cannon. 
Very gently pushed a pointed brass rod down the barrel (it had been soaking in WD40) and fine black powder started to come out. 
I thought if it’s black powder it theoretically should be safe to try lighting it with a match but nothing happened (too much WD 40?) 

Further probing got the rod almost to the priming vent. Boiling water poured down the barrel and a gentle tap brought out more black goo. I’m now letting it soak because the water started to dribble through the priming vent. 
If I’ve not blown myself up there will be a further update. 
Booked a slot with Holts to confirm. 

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13 minutes ago, CaptC said:

Update on my returning to the cannon. 
Very gently pushed a pointed brass rod down the barrel (it had been soaking in WD40) and fine black powder started to come out. 
I thought if it’s black powder it theoretically should be safe to try lighting it with a match but nothing happened (too much WD 40?) 

Further probing got the rod almost to the priming vent. Boiling water poured down the barrel and a gentle tap brought out more black goo. I’m now letting it soak because the water started to dribble through the priming vent. 
If I’ve not blown myself up there will be a further update. 
Booked a slot with Holts to confirm. 

Perhaps a long drill bit ie a brace and bit gently turned would help with the removal or a long corkscrew 🤔

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12 minutes ago, Old farrier said:

Perhaps a long drill bit ie a brace and bit gently turned would help with the removal or a long corkscrew 🤔

Just about to look for something as you suggest. Thank you 

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Just now, CaptC said:

Just about to look for something as you suggest. Thank you 

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Success! Barrel cleared!

7 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:

No, a BLOW TORCH would be quicker.

Now that would be silly! Having had some experience with explosives in the past! 

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2 minutes ago, Old farrier said:

Good news indeed 👍😊

im tempted to offer to buy this from you 😊

however probably safer if I don’t 😂😂😂

You can always make me an offer! I honestly have no idea of it's value hence Holts on the 26th January

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4 hours ago, CaptC said:

Ex EOD - you should know better. 
I lost my hearing due to an explosion so very wary with anything that might go bang! 

Still got 4 limbs and 10 fingers. Had a lot of fun too.   :cool1:

Core, what a lovely ogive....................:w00t:

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17 minutes ago, scarecrow243 said:

if you want to try it out use pyrodex it acts like black powder but is not so dangerous

Thanks - I used to shoot muzzle loaders and appreciate your comment. 
I think I might just pass on loading it thank you until I get it valued. 

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