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DrDucati
06-15-2018, 10:49 PM
I acquired a very nice example of one of these "mule ears" and trying to find information on black powder load. Anyone?
varsity07840
06-16-2018, 08:08 AM
I acquired a very nice example of one of these "mule ears" and trying to find information on black powder load. Anyone?

Try the forum on the N-SSA site.
DrDucati
06-16-2018, 08:45 AM
As an answer, I found that the U.S. Ordinance Board did trials on an early version of this carbine in 1842. They decided that 65 grains BP was a serviceable charge.