Muzzle loading device for muzzle loading firearms
First Claim
1. A muzzle loading device for muzzle loading firearms, comprising:
- an elongated tubular cartridge defining a bore and provided at one end thereof with powder charge retention means;
a cartridge housing having a mid portion;
a first end portion; and
a second end portion;
said mid portion provided with an elongated slot with side opening operable to laterally receive and hold said cartridge, and each of said end portions provided with an aperture, coaxial with the aperture of an opposing end portion and with the bore of said cartridge when received in said slot; and
a plunger reciprocally receivable within the apertures of said end portions and within the bore of said cartridge for pushing the contents of said cartridge into the muzzle of a firearm.
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Abstract
A device for loading black powder, a projectile, and optional components into the muzzle of a muzzle loading firearm. The device includes an elongated tubular cartridge for holding the components to be loaded; a cartridge receiving housing for placement of the cartridge relative to the muzzle; and a plunger for insertion of the components into the muzzle. The cartridge has a central bore, substantially equal in diameter to the bore of the firearm, and preferably is transparent for viewing of the components therein. A crimp or frangible membrane serves to close one end of the cartridge and the projectile closes the opposing end. The cartridge housing includes a slotted portion for receiving and holding the cartridge and is provided with end apertures, aligned with the base of the cartridge for reciprocally receiving the plunger. The housing preferably includes a jacket for fitting over the end of the muzzle for perfecting alignment of the muzzle and cartridge bores.
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11 Claims
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1. A muzzle loading device for muzzle loading firearms, comprising:
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an elongated tubular cartridge defining a bore and provided at one end thereof with powder charge retention means; a cartridge housing having a mid portion;
a first end portion; and
a second end portion;
said mid portion provided with an elongated slot with side opening operable to laterally receive and hold said cartridge, and each of said end portions provided with an aperture, coaxial with the aperture of an opposing end portion and with the bore of said cartridge when received in said slot; anda plunger reciprocally receivable within the apertures of said end portions and within the bore of said cartridge for pushing the contents of said cartridge into the muzzle of a firearm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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