An actual New Land pattern pistol

[Fernando K]

Dear Fernando:

The large end of the rod, wider than the bore of the gun, is not for pushing the bullet, but for griping the rod. The bullet pushing part is at the other end, which is left inside the stock. You slide the rod out and the narrower end reaches the barrel muzzle, to allow pushing the bullet. After drawing the rod from the barrel, it gets close from the forend chanel, when you introduce it by pushing the wide end.

Affectionately. Fernando K

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