Muzzle loading weapon ignition system

An muzzle loading weapon comprising a barrel having an axial bore and an ignition system, the ignition system comprising;

• a body having a chamber for holding an impact ignitable ignition source of the type having a casing, and an explosive charge within the casing, ignitable by means of an impact against the casing exterior to expel a stream of hot gases through a breach in the casing in a first direction;
• a first opening in the chamber sized and oriented to closely receive an ignition source into the chamber in a second direction which is different from the first direction;
• and
• a cover for covering the first opening and retaining the ignition source within the chamber.

In a muzzle loading firearm having a barrel bore, a firing pin, and an ignition mechanism, the improvement in the ignition mechanism comprising:

• a body having first and second opposing ends and at least one wall partially defining a receiving chamber, said at least one wall extending between the first and second ends and having a loading slot;
• the first end having a spark port and the second end having a firing port, the spark port being in communication with the barrel bore and the firing port being disposed to communicate with the firing pin;
• and
• a cover mounted to the body in a position to selectively cover the loading slot.