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Old 12-01-2012, 06:56 AM   #5
wpshooter
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Default Re: Breech Plug stuck on Thompson Black Diamond

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Originally Posted by howlnmad View Post
With the breech plug out now and it not being cleaned for a year, how does that end of the barrel look?
Surprisingly, it looked fairly good (not as bad as I was expecting).

The threads of the plug and the threads of the barrel had a goodly amount of "CRUD" on them but with some good solvent and brushing, I think I got about 99% of it off - just some very minor pitting left on the plug.

The riflings of the barrel look just like new.

Thanks.

P.S. - I guarantee that the plug will get a liberal supply of anti-seize lube before being installed - at least as long as I own the rifle.

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