This is the only muzzleloading rifle I have. I haven't shot it in quite some time but got it out today to wipe it down since it has been in a case for over a year. I know! I shouldn't do that. There wasn't room in the safe and I haven't wanted to hang it on the wall.
Now for my question. I removed the barrel from the stock. Both wedges were tight so I thought everything was OK. When I reassembled it, the back wedge was loose. Just fell out. I took the barrel out of the stock again and could see that one end of the barrel lug had detached from the rib. I assume that the lug is soldered or brazed to the rib but I don't trust myself to do it. Is this something that just about any gunsmith can do? Are there any appreciable risks to this? I would prefer not to have to send it off so I may have to trust a gunsmith within driving distance. Anybody in West Tennessee that can recommend one?
John
W.TN