what to do?

[dhisle]

I have came across a dilemma*** I recently found an 1837 danzig musket that was converted to percussion cap with the 1863 hammer setup. This thing is rough as all get out buuuuttt***, hammer and trigger are solid so I am thinking that with a little cleaning I could at least shoot blanks with it. Or at the very worst case scenario I have a nice piece of history as a wall hanger. What kind of thoughts do yall have on this?

 

[dhisle]

have went over the musket real well and everything looks like it will be safe to at least run a blank or a few through.. only dilemma I have is that the nipple is to big for the caps that I have.. are there different sized caps out there? does anyone shoot these antique war horses if so where do you get your caps? or will I have to change the nipple out to fire it?

 

[sparkyfender]

Not familiar with this musket, but if it is very "rough'" I would use it as a wall hanger, conversation starter, bit of history, etc.

Congrats on the find!

 

[meegz]

If it is a musket, it might take musket caps :P

Really though, if you're trying are #10 or #11 percussion caps, then it might take musket caps instead. IIRC they are a bit hotter and throw a bit more fire, gives more reliable ignition, etc..

 

[johntheplinker]

Yep, probably need musket caps. They're quite a bit bigger than "regular" caps and also shaped like a top hat.

 

[dhisle]

ok makes since... where would one find musket caps? are they easy to come by or do I have to track down a specialty shop?
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[meegz]

i cant recall seeing them in a walmart around here, but more dedicated sporting goods stores (dunhams, perhaps?) and most gunshops should carry musket caps

 

[dhisle]

found a tin of musket caps and low and behold*** they fit! also makes a heck of a bang when loaded with powder and paper... now I need a bullet mold.