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 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 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.
