Determining the presence of a charge is very simple
Take a rod or narrow long piece of wood and lay it on top of the barrels with the one end even with where the nipples enter the barrel
Mark the location of the muzzle on the rod. Then put the rod down the barrel end first
The mark for the muzzle should be at or very very close to the muzzle
If they are off by any appreciable measurement. Get a worm on a rod and twist it to grip the patch or wads and slowly pull
It's a rare occurrence but it can happen. Pulling a load fast can set it off. So do not be in front of it
And. Great horn. Your friend has a family treasure
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