Some observations on the use of quicksilver (mercury) to harden bullets, and the development of bullet alloys by John Rigby & Co
Some observations on the use of quicksilver (mercury) to harden bullets, and the development of bullet alloys by John Rigby & Co
The Elcho Shield was first competed for by England and Scotland in 1862 during the National Rifle Association’s Annual Rifle Meeting held on Wimbledon Common, Surrey, England. The Captain of the Scottish Team for many years was veteran rifleman Horatio Ross. His letters encouraging Scotsmen desirous of “becoming a first-class shot” were published in the press.
The manufacture of percussion-caps. The first process in this light and delicate work is the stamping of sheet-copper into pieces of the required form to make the caps.
In 1865 the NRA(GB) instigated the first of two competitions held at the extreme range of 2000 yards.
In the Annual Report of the National Rifle Association (USA) for 1875, General Alexander Shaler (President 1875-1877) reported on experiments with powder charges for long range shooting. Although relating to breech loading rifles, the information may also be of interest to muzzle loaders.
It’s 1879, and since the 1874 International Match at Creedmoor there have been a lot of changes: in 1880 Edwin Perry collated and published the latest developments in long range rifle shooting.
Letter written by I.C.I. in 1954 regarding different powder grades and their uses.
