caplock

Hi All, I'm new to the forum but am looking for some help learning more about a handful of old long guns I inherited from my grandfather. I'll open a new thread for several of them. Thank you in advance, and if it would be helpful to have additional photos/info just let me know! Thank you in...

I purchased a cheap Endoscope from Amazon a while back and used it to inspect the barrel and nipple (Musket size) on my 20 year old Traditions Hawken Caplock. The .50 Caliber Hawken failed to ignite on my last attempted shot. I was surprised how dirty the nipple remained after routine...