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    Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    Hello to all. First things first is I am a noob when it comes to Blackpowder shooting. I have always wanted to try blackpowder but I have never shot nor been around anyone shooting it.
    So this Christmas I was visiting my parents and sure enough my dad gives me a beautiful Parker-Hale 1861 Musketoon he bought back in the early 70's (SN# 3xxx). First off let me say if there is one think about my dad when it comes to his guns he is meticulous with regards to cleaning, so even though the rifle has not been shot in close to 25 years from what i can see there is not a speck of rust or corrosion.
    Now Here is the problem. All that came with the Rifle is the Sergeant's tool and the Nipple Protector. I have been doing tons of research online but there just doesn't seem to be much information regarding the Musketoons. I am looking for a manual or something for that rifle. From what i gather people seem to love the rifle and have posted what they shoot in regards to powder. Yet i would like something from the factor saying... here this is what we recommend...
    Thanks to all any help would be greatly appreciated. Happy New Year!

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    Re: Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    Speak with your dad and see if he doesn't have the original instruction manual that came with the musketoon. Not everyone kept the instructions even though they may have retained the other accessories. Navy Arms has a number of instruction manuals available so you might approach them for a hard copy, if any now exist. But there was very little difference in the manual for the P-H 1861 Musketoon from the P-H 1853 3-band and 1858 2-band Enfield rifles, and contained much the same recommendations and loading procedure.

    http://www.navyarms.com/manuals.html
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    Re: Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    MG2TX, Where are you (in Texas?) We have members there who could help you.
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    Re: Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Hansgen, 11094
    MG2TX, Where are you (in Texas?) We have members there who could help you.
    Yeah in the Houston area

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    Re: Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    Have you seen this site? If not, it may help.

    http://www.researchpress.co.uk/firearms ... gement.htm
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    Re: Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    Quote Originally Posted by R. McAuley 3014V
    Speak with your dad and see if he doesn't have the original instruction manual that came with the musketoon. Not everyone kept the instructions even though they may have retained the other accessories. Navy Arms has a number of instruction manuals available so you might approach them for a hard copy, if any now exist. But there was very little difference in the manual for the P-H 1861 Musketoon from the P-H 1853 3-band and 1858 2-band Enfield rifles, and contained much the same recommendations and loading procedure.

    http://www.navyarms.com/manuals.html

    Thanks for the website. I will have to send them an e-mail and see what they might have. i read over the 1853 manual and that seems to be inline with what i have read and heard from others. I did speak to my dad and unfortunately he loaned the manual to a friend a number of years ago and he ended up loosing it, so no manual.

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    Re: Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    If all else fails, I can copy my manual for you.
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    Re: Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    Charlie Bondurant, Commander of Forrest's Escort Company, also lives in Houston. He gets email at Smokinpole@aol.com.
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    Re: Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    I tried taking some pictures of my manual. The flash didn't work very well and without flash they are bit fuzzy, but readable.
    I will try again in sunlight. I could email them or post them here.

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    Re: Parker-Hale Musketoon Help!

    Quote Originally Posted by dml1296
    I tried taking some pictures of my manual. The flash didn't work very well and without flash they are bit fuzzy, but readable.
    I will try again in sunlight. I could email them or post them here.
    dml1296 that would be great. that picture turned out good. so any other pages would be great. Thanks

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