# US 4,393,613 A · Projectile lubricating and muzzle loading device for gun > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 4,393,613 A - Document ID: US4393613A - Status: Granted - Kind: A - Application number: 06/187,418 - Filed: 1980-09-15 - Granted: 1983-07-19 - Earliest claimed: 1980-09-15 - Inventors: Ronald J. Knosky - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US4393613A ## CPC - F41C 9/085: {Accessories for loading muzzle loading guns, e.g. magazines or tools for loading} - F42B 33/14: Surface treatment of cartridges or cartridge cases {(F42B33/004 takes precedence)} - F41C: SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES (functional features or details common to both smallarms and ordnance, mountings therefor F41A; projecting missiles without use of explosive or combustible propellant charge F41B); ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - F42B: EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) ## Abstract A projectile lubricating and muzzle loading device for muzzle loading guns is disclosed. The device comprises a body structure having a top surface and a bottom surface for placing on the muzzle of the gun when inserting a projectile thereinto. In addition, the body structure of the device includes an aperture adapted to receive and hold the projectile during lubrication and to align the projectile with the muzzle of the gun for loading purposes, the aperture defined by a side wall structure extending from and connecting the top surface to the bottom surface and having the axis thereof aligned substantially at right angles with the bottom side. The device includes means for introducing lubrication to the aperture when the projectile is held therein. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A projectile lubricating and muzzle loading device for muzzle loading guns comprising a body structure having: (a) a top surface; (b) a bottom surface for placing on the muzzle of the gun when inserting a projectile thereinto; (c) an aperture adapted to receive and hold said projectile during lubrication and to align said projectile with the muzzle of the gun for purposes of loading, said aperture defined by a side wall structure extending from and connecting the top surface to the bottom surface, and having the axis thereof aligned substantially at right angles with the bottom surface; (d) a resiliant member located in said aperture which cooperates with the projectile when placed in said aperture, said member adapted to restrict the flow of lubricant towards the rear of the projectile thereby preventing contamination of the powder with the lubricant when the projectile is loaded into said muzzle for firing; and (e) means for introducing lubricant to said aperture when the projectile is held therein. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device in accordance with claim 1 including means for aligning the aperture on the muzzle for purposes of transferring the projectile from the aperture into the muzzle. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The device in accordance with claim 1 wherein the bottom surface has means therein for aligning the aperture with the muzzle for purposes of transferring the projectile from the aperture into the muzzle. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device in accordance with claim 1 where the bottom surface has a recessed area for receiving the muzzle thereinto and centering said aperture over the muzzle for purposes of transferring the projectile from said aperture to said muzzle. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for introducing lubricant to said aperture when the projectile is contained therein is a conduit through said side wall structure to a lubricant reservoir, said conduit located between said means for restricting lubricant flow and said top surface. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The device in accordance with claim 1 wherein the opening in said top surface is funnel shaped for ease of placing a ramrod thereinto when loading said projectile into said muzzle. ### Claim 7 A projectile lubricating and muzzle loading device for muzzle loading guns, the device comprising a body structure having: (a) a top surface; (b) a bottom surface for placing on the muzzle of the gun when inserting a projectile thereinto, the bottom surface having a ring shaped member thereon for receiving the muzzle thereinto and aligning said device therewith for purpose of loading a projectile into the muzzle; (c) an aperture adapted to receive and hold said projectile during lubrication thereof and defined by a side wall structure extending from and connecting the top surface to the bottom surface, the axis of said aperture aligned substantially at right angles with the bottom surface and substantially coinciding with the axis of said ring member thereby aligning the projectile contained in said aperture with the muzzle of the gun for loading the projectile thereinto when the bottom surface is placed on the muzzle; (d) a resilient member contained in said aperture which cooperates with the projectile when placed in said aperture to restrict the flow of lubricant towards the rear of the projectile thereby preventing contamination of powder with lubricant when the projectile is loaded into said muzzle for firing; (e) a conduit located in said side wall structure between said resilient member and said top surface, said conduit designed to introduce lubricant into said aperture from a lubricant reservoir when the projectile is contained in the aperture.