[yarddog]

I have the exact same rifle. They were really well made.

It is one of the few guns I saved after having to sell just about everything I owned. The idea was that I could save a few pounds of Pyrodex etc. and a few hundred caps. I could still use it to hunt with even if all my ammo gave out.

In a real emergency I could make my own black powder. I know it can be done because my Brother has done so.

A few years ago, I broke the ramrod. It splintered in a very rough way, actually perfect for epoxying it back together. I haven’t used it since so don’t know if it is strong enough.

[MileHi]

The wood ramrods make me nervous.

[hanamizu]

A few years ago, I broke the ramrod.

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Replacement ramrods are widely available. I use a fiberglass ramrod for loading and keep the wooden original for looks.

[Big Red Badger]

Plenty of replacement rods available...
Not a bad idea to have a Spare!