Thanks for all of these suggestions. I have the cleaning rod and patches set aside already.
My snap caps are 1.75" long so they will work in any chamber (unfortunately). But, Ken, that your's don't work in a 2" gun is interesting. What size are they at the muzzleward end? I think I could make a muzzle gauge if I knew that dimension.

A Skeetz muzzle gauge would be really sweet to have on hand. I agree it would tell me lots of things. However, I don't have one. Gil sent me an ebay sight that sells them but they are out of stock (and kinda pricey), so I'm watching ebay for a used one to show up. No luck so far.

Feeler gauges. Great idea. I can do that.

Gloves are a great idea. I have a pair of those $0.99 cotton jersey gloves handy.

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