Thanks Men - it is a great day as I learned a ton by just posting here.

I figured that side lever had something to do with taking the block out. I was reluctant to put a brass punch but now will.

As far as I can tell this rifle is unfired.

I did pull the Nipple out as I went thru this thing again wiping it down. Annual Winter Project.
The nipple face that seats in the threaded hole had a burr on the bottom which was enough not to let it seat properly. I stoned that off carefully.

Is a cool thing to know I have a second 54.

Will I shoot it? Oh heck ya. From Supers Pedroselli attachment though I do want a Peep site like that. I have so much trouble seeing open sights it upsets me. I just can't focus anymore as the eyes have gotten bad. Age thing - really ain't that old.

So yes I am looking for bullets. I also need to go through my Dear Ole Dad's molds. He might just have one. I know I have alot of cast bullets sitting in some box as well as an electric crucible, ingot molds, lead, etc.

And now to go find some Swiss. I have never used that either. Pyrodex is all I have used. I have some old cans of real BP - real old that still have powder. And some newer ones. All stored in a non sunlit, cool dry place.

Thanks
Dave....JW