Help with 1853 Enfield Muzzleloader

[csa17268]

I was recently cleaning my 1853 Enfield and got my cleaning rod stuck with the cloth around the end. I tried to put some powder down in behind the rod and putting the nipple back on and firing the gun but that has failed. Anyone got any suggestions as to what to do to get the rod out?? anything to dissolve the cloth maybe?? any suggestions will be greatly appriciated thanks

 

[Yankee Doodle]

If, and only if, you are using a steel cleaning rod, grab the end sticking out of the barrel with a good pair of vice-grips. Then drive the grips away from the muzzel with a mallet or hammer, and it will probably work itself free. I would drip a bit of oil down the bore first, to act as a lube.
This has worked for me in the past, and I wish you good luck.
Y.D,

 

[cntryboy1289]

air power

I would use my airgun and see if you can blow air through the nipple hole and blow it out. Other than that, pour a good bit of Kroil down the barrel and see if the cloth will get soft and pull out.