You what Stuart, I haven't
I suppose I should (I don't know why I didn't think of that!
).
I just took it apart, no marks at all.
I also removed the nipple and found a tack nail in the touch hole.
It looks somwhat modern. I suspect the previous owner was trying to unplug the hole and broke the nail off.
The ram rod is wedged in pretty tightly against the RR holder? (I don't know the technical term it). I've put some penitrating oil in the thing and I'll try to remove it gently in a day or so.
This pistole is filthy, since I've got it apart, I might as well give it some TLC.
Any suggestions as to what I should use to clean the metal parts? I have a jar of goo-be-gone which I can put the small screws in to clean but the barrel is filled with crud and congealed oil. BTW, it is a rifled barrel.
Greg