Smith Carbine has an exposed hammer. Half cock, Breaks open at the breech, insert rubber/plastic cartridge (As originals), close/lock the breech, fix musket cap, aim and fire.
Why wouldn;t it be fun in a match?........OH! I see......"You wouldn't win.". Who cares about "winning"? I care able being able to use the
firearms that i have. Using my Richmond carbine muzzle loader would be slower, but, for me, just as much fun. I've long since given up competing against anyone. I'm there for history and authenticity, which, according to you, many people dont seem to care much about,but that is ok. I'll dress as well as I can and if I am dead last in a field of 1000, so be it.