A word of warning too ...
when adjusting or knapping an edge back on rifle flints...
do not FIRE the action ... pull the trigger to see if it sparks WITH A LOADED GUN.
JUST BECAUSE THERE IS NO POWDER IN THE PAN IT CAN ... WILL GO OFF !
SPARK is what lights off the charge and the flint cutting metal ... MAKES SPARKS.
Use a brass hammer or rod ...when knapping so not to cause sparks especially if weapon
is loaded. Support the jaw of the lock with a finger of the left hand to not shock or stress
the lock itself.
More than once ... I have had smart friends , shoot holes thru cabin wall ex. JEAN ...
OR shoot a load into the ground in a crowded camp.
Pull the load if need be ... do it SAFE.
Doc Groundhawg
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