Title: Loading devices for muzzle loading rifles

Abstract: My invention provides a fully loaded device which is carried by a hunter in an easily accessible position for quick re-loading of a muzzle loading rifle. The device comprises a tubular member and removable end caps on opposite ends of the member. Removal of one end cap permits a patch and ball shot to be inserted into the open end of the tubular member. Replacement of such one end cap and removal of the other end permits powder to be poured into this open end of the tubular member. After replacement of said other end cap, the fully loaded device is adapted to be suspended by a neck sling. In order to quickly fire a second shot, the hunter grasps the tubular member with one hand and pulls downwardly thereon. This causes disengagement of said first end cap so that in the same motion the open end of the tubular member may be positioned over the end of the rifle barrel and in alignment with the barrel bore. Thereafter, a plunger is operated to push the patch and ball into the barrel bore.

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Inventors: Mulinix, Lavern F. (Alliance, OH, US)

Application Number: 722025
Filing Date: 1976-09-10
Publication_date: 1977-09-27
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Primary Class(es): 42/90
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US Patent Ref:

163404	May, 1875	Phillips	42/90.
184079	Nov, 1876	Hovis	42/90.
243250	Jun, 1881	Hall	86/33.
2451015	Oct, 1948	Adams	206/3.
3747252	Jul, 1973	Walker	42/90.

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Primary Examiner: Jordan, Charles T.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Williams; Michael