My boss showed up with a beat-to-cr*p CVA Apollo .50 caliber. Not something I give a hoot about, but he's a really nice guy who wants to dip his toes in the ML game, and because he cuts me a lot of slack I want to help him out.
The crown is buggered- I can correct that in my lathe. Bore shows a fair amount of rust- hoping I can correct some of that. The big question I have for y'all is in removing the nipple and breech plug. My nipple wrench won't reach in there- I assume there's something on the market that will? How best to remove breech plug- long well fitted heavy screwdriver after soaking the thing in penetrating oil? Should I figure on applying heat? Is there a proprietary tool for this? (Yes, it is unloaded.)
I told him next time bring me a flintlock or cap lock traditional gun and I'm your huckleberry!
