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What Black powder rifles used in world war 1?
none, all the combatants of WW1 had already completely switched to smokeless powders.
Why were Garandoni air rifles not used in the Civil War?
Most men already knew how to use black powder when they entered the war and there was no need to teach them how to use something else. The government was set up to produce Black power not mass quantities of Air rifles
What weapons or items did the union soldiers carry during the civil war?
the union army used many knives and guns, but the most popular were the following: Sabers (sword carried by cavalries on their belts), breechloader, and the muzzleloader (both are rifles), Hope this answer helps.
Is gunpowder used in war today?
There are two kinds of gunpowder, "black powder" and "smokeless powder." I put them in quotes because all gunpowder is black, and all of it smokes when it burns. Both are used in modern warfare. Black powder is primarily used as a delay element in other explosives. If you want to build an explosive device that has a time delay between initiating the explosion and the explosion occurring - hand grenades are a prime example - you put a column of black powder between the initiator and the explosive. Smokeless powder is the propellant in every rifle, shotgun, pistol, shoulder-fired rocket, artillery round, etc., etc., etc., used in the world today.
What is a cartridge box?
A Cartridge box is a black leather box that held about 40 paper cartridges. Often slung from a strap that went over the left shoulder, crossed the chest and held the box on the right hip. Usually (In the Union Army) there would be a brass chest plate depicting an eagle on the strap, and a brass USA cartridge box plate on the exterior of the box. Here is a link to a Civil War reenactor supplier, the top cartridge box was the mainstay during the Civil War. http://fcsutler.com/fcleather.asp
Why was the paper cartridge designed for black powder rifles and muskets?
To make reloading faster and more accurate.
Are black powder rifles classified as center fire rifles?
NO.
What has the author Wayne McLerran written?
Wayne McLerran has written: 'Browning model 1885 black powder cartridge rifle' -- subject(s): Browning rifles, Muzzle-loading firearms
Where are Lyman black powder rifles made?
Investarms of Italy
Witch black powder is better smokless powder or regular black powder?
Black powder and smokeless powder are two totally different animals. For all intents smokeless is meant for loading cartridges and black powder is used for muzzle loading fire arms. Black powder can also be used in cartridge loads. You have heard terms referring to a gun in 45-70 on 38-20 or 44-40 calibers. Those numbers refer to the caliber (45) and the amount of black powder in the cartridge (70 grains) Smokeless powder should NEVER be used in place of black powder in muzzle loaders, or in the same volume as black powder in cartridge loads. So depending on what you are shooting both powders have there place.
When were black powder rifles used?
At least since the 13th century
What is a black powder firearm?
There are generally 2 types of BP firearm, 1 muzzleloaders, loaded with powder cloth patch and lead ball or mini ball (also powder and a sabot and bullet in the more modern guns. 2 Black powder cartridge guns, that fire a more conventional looking self contained cartridge loaded with black powder and a bullet. such as the 45-70 or the 30-30 ( first number is the caliber second number is the grains of black powder in the cartridge. 45 caliber with 70 grains of powder) I am greatly generalizing
Can a civilian own a 50 cal?
Depends on where you live, and WHICH .50 cal. California has banned rifles that fire the .50 Browning Machine Gun cartridge. Other state have not. Please note there are several .50 cal firearms- including .50 caliber muzzleloading black powder rifles.
State laws to purchase black powder rifles?
I do not think there is any legislation in the United States surrounding Blackpowder rifles at all.
Who invented the first commercially-successful revolver?
black power or cartridge rounds? Colt made the first "practical" revolver, so this was the first commercially successful cartridge revolver. I can't say about black powder... but you should read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolver <><><> The first Colt revolvers were black powder handguns. The self contained cartridge was invented later.
Can felons in Alabama own black powder rifles?
You need to consult with a lawyer for a correct and current answer.
What is 3220 caliber?
Also known as the .32 Winchester Center Fire, the 32-20 cartridge was used in revolvers and light rifles. It's name indicates that it fired a .32 caliber bullet, originally loaded over 20 grains of black powder.
