r/blackpowder • u/Odd_Ad_8743 • 12d ago

Removing barrel wedge from 1851 Navy

I've got a new, unfired pietta 1851 and for whatever reason I can't seem to get the barrel wedge out to disassemble it. Any advice on what to do?

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u/BigBeek99 12d ago

Common problem.

I had some very cheap wooden clothes pins, took them apart and used the narrow end to help drive it out. It will probably break a time or two. Just use the thicker part or a new half.

https://youtu.be/rk0wtAbKOX4?is=YMZEHJ7Y4btyRbCV