British Firearms
A collection of articles providing a rich resource of 19th century texts along with new articles on the guns and gunmakers of Great Britain.

Brown Bess
Brown Bess - Some thoughts on the origins of the name, 'Brown Bess.' [1858]
Brunswick
The Brunswick Rifle - Arthur Hare ©2004. Gives a brief illustrated history of this interesting rifle
Enfield
The Enfield Rifle - A visit to the Ordnance Factory, Enfield. Includes manufacturing processes and observations on the finished rifle and bullet specifications. [1859]
War Department Notes | Muzzle Stopper | Snapcap | Nipple Wrench | Manufacture of Barrels, Pattern 1853 | - Detailed texts reprinted from hand written notes by G.C. Holden, Assistant Superintendent of Stores, written in 1866
P'53 Enfield Production Markings - Bill Curtis ©2004
Managing the Enfield - W.S. Curtis ©2001. The rifle, equipment, loading and shooting, sighting, cleaning, bedding. An original article by a former World Record holder
Enfield Paper Cartridges - David Minshall ©2004. On the manufacture of paper cartridges for the muzzle loading Enfield rifle
Lee
The Lee Rifle - Overview of the development of the Lee Magazine Rifle and its adoption in England. [1889]
Martini-Henry & Martini Enfield
The Future Weapon of the British Soldier - Summary of the development of the Martini-Henry and issue for trial to troops. [1869]
The New Martini-Enfield Rifle - The issue from the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, for trial and report, of the new .40-inch bore Martini-Enfield rifle. [1884]
Snider-Enfield
The Snider Breech-Loader Rifle - Details of the rifle and cartridge with, reportedly, the earliest published detailed illustrations. [1866]
Soper
The Soper Rifle - Detailed and illustrated description of the rifle's mechanism. [1867]

Gunpowder, Ignition Systems & Ammunition
Anecdotes and articles relating to gunpowder, firearms ignition systems through the ages and the development and history of breech loading ammunition.