On closer inspection of the old Jukar Spain muzzleloading pistol, I was able to loosen the rusted action retaining screws and remove the seized-up side plate cocking mechanism and barrel. Restoring it to firing condition would be very questionable but I would see what I could do. Though the old gun was covered with rust, the cocking mechanism was frozen and the trigger guard was missing, I told the customer I would do my best to make the old gun presentable, possibly even functional. 45 caliber black powder pistol.īetter judgment should have alerted the owner to hang the old muzzleloader pistol over the fireplace, but he was a very determined sort. ![]() So it was with an old rusted-up Jukar Spain. As we look into restoration of a firearm we must weigh the good against the bad.
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