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Old 5th December 2013, 06:05 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by Matchlock
I guess the breech plug was mainly there in order to prevent the fine meal powder from falling out, and to preserve it from moisture...
Sure thing, no guess, i would add !
Have i heard that such plugging was also made of wax ?
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