How to Clean a Civil War Rifle

This is a basic "How To" on cleaning Civil War era percussion rifles/muskets. This is not quite "deep" cleaning, but is a bit more than field cleaning.
Enjoy!

[@joshuabale4923]

On a serious note, I like the new camera work and editing. Gives your videos a very professional feel.

[@tylerellis3373]

I just bought my first civil war musket. Original 1863 Springfield. $2000. Want to make sure I take care of it! Thanks for the video, very helpful

[@DudeInWalmart]

I live fire mine. It gets so filthy I usually pop the barrel out and take a shower with it. 20 patches later it's all nice and shiny.

[@TorryGood]

I use a piece of leather between the hammer and nipple put water in barrel and i use brass brush and i keep doing that till its clean

[@johntyler1441]

I love how your mic sounds like it's INside the gun. That is an amazing effect! But here is a little constructive criticism-- you say that some guys are super picky about patch material, but you're not, and then you use a material that is so thick that it causes your ramrod to stick-- multiple times. Could it be that your patch material is too thick? Also, you sing the praises of the Sgt.'s Tool, but then go on to say that the screwdrivers are mostly useless, and then use the correct screwdriver to remove the lock screws. I certainly would not want to risk damaging those screws with the wrong screwdriver. Then, If the only reason then that you keep the Sgt's Tool is for the open-end nipple wrench, I would suggest you go to Lowe's and get the 4-way Sillcock Key, for $10. It works great with my Springfield 1861, and feels perfectly solid on the nipple. Even works when the lock is still in place, with hammer at full-cock. I would use a socket over an open end wrench every time. Anyway, great production values!

[@George-tz1cv]

WD 40 is the black powder shooter’s friend.😉

[@mongosafariadventure]

Good demonstration video. I have got to find one of those civil war era stainless steel kettles.

[@StudioTReenacting]

If you're looking for authenticity don't get stainless steel. Get tin or copper.

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Small tip for all you guys! Screw the ball extractor on the end of stuck ramrod, make it simple to remove. 👍

[@99Racker]

Actually, WD40 is made as a water displacement product--what you are using it for but it is is not really a lubricant. Great lesson.

[@Storkmd1]

What can you use to clean up a slightly rusted lock plate? Never dull?

[@GWR_GUY1920]

My great great grandad fought in the battle of Gettysburg he was Irish

[@charlesvitanza8325]

Do you know the regiment? I play for the 69th PA Irish Volunteers based out of Philadelphia. I might be able to tell you what he was doing.

[@Rhett_Kierbow]

can you do another vietnam gear video

[@ScottAvellino1]

Saw you at Waterloo in my company!

[@StudioTReenacting]

What Cheer!! And what an incredible weekend

[@ScottAvellino1]

@@StudioTReenacting you doing the film in a couple weeks?

[@Burkholder1994]

Another idea for people, take the patch and tie it to a yard of twine, take the patch tied end and ram it down with your ram rod. Works great for springfield's. Then remove the ramrod, if it gets stuck grab the rope and it will pull the patch against the cone of the ramrod and help pull it free

[@Shadowmourne07]

Ive tried this but cleaning jags work better. I never get a stuck ramrod anymore.

[@ScottAvellino1]

You going to the 1st Minnesota event in Gettysburg in July?

[@torycsummers7328]

Do they make you live in the Woods? And if so omg for how long??

[@StudioTReenacting]

It was forced at first. Now its a more by choice thing. Trees and animals are more fun to talk to than people. Im like Snow-white except with older clothes and guns instead of midget old guys.

[@torycsummers7328]

@@StudioTReenacting I think it looks neat. Plus your Cute. Id do camping out with you. 🌟😉

[@StudioTReenacting]

@@torycsummers7328 good for you! I wouldn't camp out with me.

[@catrionaisis7307]

@@torycsummers7328 sorry to let you know he’s already married to LT Hail

[@torycsummers7328]

@@catrionaisis7307 No worries love, im not really into Guys That way. I actually perfer Tacos. 😉

[@cwby1978]

Bore butter & water all I use

[@GWR_GUY1920]

I’m English as well

[@mikedavidson1970]

Thank you

[@the_doctor_2753]

I’ve seen a man pull out a toothpick and clean a m60 machine gun

[@j453]

How is your viking age vid for kids? You can't even save it to watch later because of that.

[@StudioTReenacting]

Sorry, I don't make the rules. KZbin does.

[@j453]

@@StudioTReenacting thank you for your time. It is odd that it got flagged for kids. You could probably challenge it. The system is automated but if you request a manual review they may fix it. Anyway, thanks for responding 👍