In my opinion and from what I have read, an addition that the Wire twist was from horseshoe "stub" nails and other quality irons(saws, pen making waste, etc.) may be required. One of the others, maybe Charcoal Iron, was composed of old coach springs which was considered inferior metal. This was described in "Gunnery in 1858" I believe.


Kind Regards,

Raimey
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Last edited by ellenbr; 10/14/07 07:14 PM.