General Hints

Thimble (part. # 38) should be left installed as it will be flush with the finished stock. Use a

smooth file to bring stock and metal parts down to each other. These file marks must be

removed by using consecutively finer and finer grades of sandpaper. Care should be taken

around the lock recess. D

O NOT SAND TOO MUCH WOOD OFF. By doing the sanding in this

manner, it will assure that metal and wood surfaces are flush.

The metal parts can now be taken off the stock. Stain can be applied. Additional coats of stain

can be applied to darken the stock to the desired shade. L

ET STAIN DRY BETWEEN

APPLICATIONS. This may raise the grain of the wood making it feel rough. If grain is raised, rub

with 4/0 steel wool dipped in a little stain. L

ET DRY.

The sealer can now be applied. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. L

ET DRY COMPLETELY

BETWEEN APPLICATIONS.

The brass parts can be polished with emery paper and polished or buffed.

Finishing of steel parts-barrel and screws. Barrel flats which can be seen should be draw filed

and polished with consecutively finer and finer emery paper. Follow same procedure with

heads of screws. For cold bluing or rust, follow manufacturer’s intructions.

For best blue or rust finish, after polishing, wash all surfaces with a degreaser and

DON’T

HANDLE WITH BARE HANDS UNTIL PROCESS IS COMPLETE.

10) Re-assemble pistol. K

IT IS NOW COMPLETE.

Following these instructions and the exploded view drawing, you will be able to custom finish your

kit and have

YOUR NEW MUZZLE LOADING GUN!