One of the merits of a muzzleloader is that it can fire a variety of loads. It is even possible to use a muzzle-loading rifle as a shotgun but since this tends to foul the rifling it is not a very practical option.
Owners of antique muskets from the civil war or even from the war for independence have been known to occasionally take their old arms down from the mantle and load them with shot for turkey season. Since shot guns operate at much lower pressures than rifles, the danger of spoiling an historic weapon (and of personal injury from flying shrapnel) is virtually eliminated by this kind of usage. The practice also offers an occasion for annual cleaning, inspection and lubrication, which is far more effective at preserving historic firearms than mere neglect.
Blackpowder guns are exempt from the Gun Control Act of 1963. This is the law that requires a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to send guns by mail. So, no. You don't need FFL to mail black powder guns.
Impossible to answer without knowing who made it and what it is, i.e, handgun, rifle, or shotgun.
The Hopkins and Allen MOD 34 is a Tennessee style blackpowder rifle. Not much to it a basic BP rifle good for beginners. Its worth about $50-$150 depending on condition.
Requires professional appraisal
if the rifle was manufactured in 1894 it would be black powder.
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Without a much more detailed description of your blackpowder rifle,I can only say between 100-150 dollars.If you want to resubmit your question,and include the overall condition of your rifle and the amont of original finish remaining I could give you a much better idea of it,s worth.
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Try the Goex powder website, they have an extensive database for loads and velocities on cap and ball BP loads, as well as other black powder loads, rifle, shotgun and cartridge. I placed a link in the related links section to the page.
You may have to check with your individual state of residence. However, be advised that Federal statutes (US Code, Title 18) specifically describes and defines black powder arms as "firearms" under the law.