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3rd Step - Remove the front stock assembly screw by turning it out counter-
clockwise (as viewed from the bottom of the gun). Then remove the screw from
the back of the trigger guard (the front trigger guard screw holds the trigger
guard to the stock, it does not hold the barrel/receiver assembly to the stock).
4th Step - The barrel and receiver may now be lifted out of the stock.
5th Step - The large receiver end cap at the rear of the receiver can now be
removed by turning it counter-clockwise. This cap is under spring tension so
be sure to maintain a firm grip on it while turning it out. Remove the receiver
end cap, the spring and the striker handle retainer.
Once the gun is disassembled, it is now possible to proceed with the
process of pulling a charge.
Secure a pail of water (hot if possible) and submerge the breech section
of the barrel into the water. Make certain that at least 8 inches of the breech
section is under water and allow the barrel to remain submerged for at least
one-half hour. The barrel should be transported only after water has totally sat-
urated the powder charge and rendered it inert.
The charge should be pulled by using a Thompson/Center Ball & Bullet
Puller as follows:
Carry the barrel to an area where you have access to a strong vise and
where you can work without distraction. To ensure that the charge has not
dried out and that it is completely inert, re-soak the breech section in very hot
water. While the breech is soaking, pour some hot water into the muzzle end
(flush with the muzzle). This will soften the powder fouling which has accu-
mulated in the bore and ease removal of the projectile.
After one-half hour, remove the barrel from the water. Pour the water out
of the muzzle and wipe excess water with a rag. Pad the jaws of your vise with
two blocks of wood and securely clamp your barrel so that you have access to
the muzzle end. Use care to ensure that the barrel is not marred in the pro-
cess of clamping it. Be equally certain that it is clamped securely.
Thread a T/C Ball & Bullet Puller of the proper caliber onto your ramrod
and slip the ramrod into the bore until the screw on the puller contacts the
projectile. Rotate the ramrod slowly clock wise as you tap lightly on the end of
the ramrod with a hammer. As the puller screw bites deeper and deeper into
the soft lead projectile, the ramrod will become difficult to turn and it will
require the use of pliers. Pad the jaws of the pliers so that you do not mar the
ramrod. Once the puller screw has embedded itself firmly into the projectile,
pull out on the ramr
od and extract the ball or bullet. In actuality
, this pr
ocess
is somewhat tedious and it will r
equire your patience. When working with a
badly fouled bor
e, the puller scr
ew may pull fr
ee fr
om the pr
ojectile several
times before you can successfully extract the projectile. If you are persistent,
you will succeed!