The proper term is "tampion."

tk

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From: Museum discussion list [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Susan L. Maltby [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:34 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] bungs for outdoor guns?

Folks, I am currently dealing with the preservation of 3 WWI "trophy
guns" (i.e., German guns seized at the end of WWI and brought home as
a trophy) that are out-of-doors.  We are considering putting bungs in
the muzzles to keep garbage etc. our of them. Does anyone out there
have a source/experience with these they would like to share (offlist
is probably best)?

Thanks.

Susan Maltby, Conservator
Maltby & Associates Inc.
Adjunct Faculty, Museum Studies Programme/FI
University of Toronto
416-921-2877

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