Pistol or rifle? The ROUGH rule of thumb- start with the bore diameter. For a pistol, charge is 50% of the diameter- so about 16 grains of fffG. For a rifle, 100-200% of the bore- so 32-64 grains of fffG. You should check with the maker if they are still in business, and see if they have an instruction manual available. NEVER use anything but black powder, or a black powder substitute, such as Pyrodex.
The value of a Thompson 50 cal muzzel loader K7846 is about $400.
late 1800s
Depending on condition, these are typically are $125-$175.
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Your question is too vague. Are you talking about loading? Are you talking about a muzzel loader? If this is the case, an experienced person can take between 30 and 60 seconds if a Flintlock and a little faster if it is a cap and ball.
$400 is the value of the Thompson Muzzel Loader 50 ca K7846.
Hang it over a fireplace. No real value.
the 1864 is a converted cvil war muzzel loader to center fire 50/70 caliber. due to pressure it is recommended shells of 50/70 cal only be loaded with black powder or equalivent................
I have a old double berrel muzzel-loader and I do not no how much it is worth.The name of the gun,I do not no.Can not read it.
50-100 USD
the 1863 springfield was a civil war 58 cal. muzzel loader rifle. after the civil war, the government converted said muzzel loaders to center fire trapdoor rifles, firing th 50/70 caliber center fire round. trapdoors in the 50.70 cal. have risen in price depending on overall condition. that said, value could vary from $600 to $900 +
Convicted felons are prohibitted by US Code, Title 18 from owning "black powder arrms" which are specifically named in the statute.