Short Fall Hammer

[Cookiemann]

I posted this on the ML forum and didn't get an answer, so I thought I would try it here.

What are they talking about when they use the term 'short fall hammer' when describing the Muzzleloader? Does this only apply to the Huntsman or is it the Sidekick, too? How does it affect shooting with a shotgun barrel installed?
Here is the link to the catalog page on the Huntsman. Note the first sentence of the description.

http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=1&subcat=29

Quote:
The HuntsmanTM features a short-fall hammer mechanism that speeds ignition and improves accuracy.

[cattleskinner]

Cookieman,

I think what they are referring to is in comparison to a traditional sidelock muzzleloader.  If you've ever used a flintlock or percussion sidelock muzzleloader, and then compare it to the lock time of the Huntsman, you'll know the difference.  It's kinda like comparing a single action pistol to a double action pistol...the shorter hammer strikes the cap faster.

~~~Amos  

[Cookiemann]

Thanks Cattleskinner.  I don't have any experience in ML's....YET!  Just didn't understand that term.  Thanks for the info.

cookieman