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Old 02-20-2009, 06:09 AM
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lemoyne
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Default RE: Removing a stuck breech plug.

When working on old guns I use PB Blaster as it cuts rust the threads in an old gun used with corrosive powder are usually frozen with rust. I then do the out side around the breach plug after that I put it in one of my vises with the flat smooth brass pads I made for working on barrels, I put it in vertically and make sure there is a couple inches of PB Blaster in it; then I warm it just enough that it is to hot to touch and leave it set for 48 hours. After that I turn it over to the horizontal [for max gripping surface and use a 16 inch wrench to unscrew it. if things are in good enough shape to reuse after a though cleaning I put a light coat of synthetic oil and put some plumbers tape [the same as used to seal gas pipes] wrapped tight before screwing it back together. Lee
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