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Pukka Bundook · 8th August 2015, 05:54 AM

Rick,

What you feel at the breech is very likely the powder chamber.
In these muskets the chamber is Smaller bore than the barrel, so what appears an obstruction, is just this narrower piece.

The old Hand Gonnes were the same, with a narrower bored breech, initially made that way so the serpentine powder didn't get too compressed, as if it Was compressed it wouldn't ignite.

Question for you if I may;
does the stock fit under the arm when aiming?
I have never had hold of a torador, so am in the dark!

I recently purchased a couple of barrels and a torador needing parts, but they are still in the UK at present.

Thanks for your time Rick,

Best wishes Richard.

8th August 2015, 05:54 AM	#37
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Rick, What you feel at the breech is very likely the powder chamber. In these muskets the chamber is Smaller bore than the barrel, so what appears an obstruction, is just this narrower piece. The old Hand Gonnes were the same, with a narrower bored breech, initially made that way so the serpentine powder didn't get too compressed, as if it Was compressed it wouldn't ignite. Question for you if I may; does the stock fit under the arm when aiming? I have never had hold of a torador, so am in the dark! I recently purchased a couple of barrels and a torador needing parts, but they are still in the UK at present. Thanks for your time Rick, Best wishes Richard.