Thread: Thompson Firehawk inline 50 cal and Sharpe's replicas 45 cal papper patch

I have a pedersoli 54 cal sharps capping breech loader I that's what you mean. Cartridges are fiddly to make and a little fragile but you can load it powder and ball. The fire channel is long and angled 90 degrees so it needs to be thoroughly cleaned between sessions as modern caps are pretty whimpy compared to fulminate and chlorate.
The action stiffens up due to fouling after 5 or more shots and breathing on it or spitting will keep you going. Comfortable to shoot but there is leakage round the breech as it's not a perfect seal by any means.