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Historical Developement of
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| Sketch
Of The Progress Of Invention In Offensive Arms - Summarises the progress
of invention in weapons used by an individual. Touching on the javelin
and the bow the article then focuses on firearms used either in hunting
or war. [1852] What Is A Revolver? - A brief overview of firearms development, including discussion on the Minié bullet and needle gun. Following on is a review of Colonel Colt's revolver and commentary on his London factory. [1853] Old English Rifles - A short history c.1800-1886. Includes rifle specifications. [1886] |
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Gunpowder, Ignition Systems &
Ammunition |
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| Gunpowder - Some anecdotes concerning
gunpowder from the 18th Century "Gentleman's Magazine". Drams or Drachms? - Problems in the measurement of gun powder charges resulting from the use of different terminologies. The Saltpetre-Man - Correspondence relating to the role of the 17th Century saltpetre-man. [1853] Manufacture of Percussion Caps - A brief review of the manufacturing process. [1858] The Copper Percussion Cap - Biography of Joshua Shaw, Artist and Inventor, and the early history of the copper percussion cap. [1869] Eley's Patent Wire Cartridge - The term 'Cartridge' in the context of the muzzle loading era did not always mean 'a complete round with powder'. In shotgun terms, it meant a package containing the shot charge and possibly the wadding. |
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Musketry Instruction |
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| 'Pickets' versus Bullets - Musketry
instruction in the British Army. [1859] Chalons - The Camp - A comparative overview of the arming and training of the French and British Soldier. [1859] |
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Small Arms Trials |
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| Trial Of Breech-Loading Revolvers - Trial report of tests carried out at Woolwich Arsenal, England, comparing the Adams and Colt breech-loading revolvers. [1869] | ||||||||||||
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