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black powder
Gunpowder, also commonly known as black powder to distinguish it from modern smokeless powder, is the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur, carbon (in the form of charcoal) and potassium nitrate (saltpeter). The sulfur and carbon act as fuels while the saltpeter is an oxidizer. Gunpowder has been widely used as a propellant in firearms, artillery, rocketry, and pyrotechnics, including use as a blasting agent for explosives in quarrying, mining, and road building.
Gunpowder is classified as a low explosive because of its relatively slow decomposition rate and consequently low brisance. Low explosives deflagrate (i.e., burn at subsonic speeds), whereas high explosives detonate producing a supersonic shockwave. Ignition of gunpowder packed behind a projectile generates enough pressure to force the shot from the muzzle at high speed, but usually not enough force to rupture the gun barrel. It thus makes a good propellant, but is less suitable for shattering rock or fortifications with its low-yield explosive power. Nonetheless it was widely used to fill fused artillery shells (and used in mining and civil engineering projects) until the second half of the 19th century, when the first high explosives were put into use.
Gunpowder is one of the Four Great Inventions of China. Originally developed by the Taoists for medicinal purposes, it was first used for warfare around 904 AD. It spread across Eurasia by the end of the 13th century. Its use in weapons has declined due to smokeless powder replacing it, and it is no longer used for industrial purposes due to its relative inefficiency compared to newer alternatives such as dynamite and ammonium nitrate/fuel oil.
Selling my Thompson center Hawken rifle which is in very good condition. Including the range rod, powder measure, capper, and ball puller I have for it. No FFL required given that it’s a muzzle loader.
Steel frame, appears to be unfired.
The cylinder and bolt show contact. One chip in the grip, some tattoos at the wedge.
$ 250.00 cash FTF, Bend Oregon area.
$275.00 shipped, with payment by Money order only. First to post " I'll take it ".
Cross posted, time stamp rules.
Black Powder Percussion Cap Rifle -- .45
Japanese Reproduction of CVA Kentucky Rifle
Ultra Hi
SN # P R 0943
Selling this weapon from an estate. I have oiled it, but never shot it.
Black Powder guns do not go through the Ballot-Measure-114 process - or so I believe.
Asking Price is O.B.O...
Black Powder Percussion Cap Rifle -- .45 Japanese Reproduction Ultra Hi
Ultra Hi Black Powder Percussion Cap-Rifle .45
# P R 0943
A Japanese Reproduction of the CVA Kentucky Rifle.
Selling this rifle for an estate. I have oiled it, but never shot it.
Black Powder guns do not go through the...
Pietta Black Powder Revolver, .44 Cal
Showing a lot of pretty brass
Model 1851
SN #458929 --
Pietta Product Page Link
http://piettausa.com/1851-Navy_c_12.html
Selling from an estate. I have oiled it, but never shot it.
Black Powder guns do not go through the Ballot-Measure-114 process - as...
This is a very nice rifle, but it has been fired. It's very clean, but you can tell it's been shot before. These are well made, and you can feel the quality in it. You're welcome to pick this up in person in the South Puget Sound region. Price is $1500, and I'll ship it for an extra $50.
I have an interesting black powder rifle for sale. It's been suggested that this is probably made from an Italian kit, using a Green Mountain Rifles barrel. I don't see any markings that would suggest who made it, outside of what you see on the barrel. Someone else told me that Green Mountain...
For sale I have a Martini-Henry Mk IV made at the Enfield factory in 1887. Unfortunately the markings on the receiver are faded but they do show up in the light. Interestingly, there are no Nepalese or out-of-service markings on the metal, which you typically find on these guns. There is a...
selling because I find another model I prefer, this one is unfired. No ffl needed shoot 44 caliber balls and it is black powder. great for a converson to shoot modern cartridges. Seen them go for 280 but selling for 250. Can knock down if can meet close so I can save gas. it is also rifled
Henry Clive barrel he was contracted between 1858 to 1863 made 3000 barrels. 58 cal. I never fired it just a civil war collectible thinning the herd
700.00 obo. Located in yelm no shipping local pick up
Ultra Hi Black Powder Percussion Cap-Rifle - .45 Japanese Reproduction
# P R 0943
Selling this weapon from an estate.
Call or Text Scott at 503-380-8800
Asking Price is O.B.O.
Pietta Black Powder Revolver, .44 Cal
Model 1851 #458929 -- lots of pretty brass fittings.
Pietta Product Page Link
Selling from an estate.
Second gun in one pic is a .22 Magnum Heritage Arms Barkeep, also for sale on a different post.
Call or Text Scott at 503-380-8800
Asking Price is O.B.O.
Does anybody know of any companies or custom cartridge makers in the northwest (or the west coast in general) who make black powder rifle cartridges? Yes I'm very aware of reloading. ;)
Hey guys, these were given to me by a family member a while back. I got no use for them and he doesn’t want them back. Ive never shot them, but know he’s hunted with the 700 a time or two.
The 700 is .50 cal and the Armi is .54
The 700 has a little surface rust, and could use a good detail and...
A stainless traditions black powder rifle for sale. Has fiber optic sights. Drilled and taped for a scope mount as well.
$150 obo
Call or text at 360.931.0464
I recently acquired a bunch of reloading related stuff from an estate. I'm not trying by any means to make a killing on these items, I saved them from the dumpster and wanted to be able to get them to someone who will use them. On that same token I am a gunsmithing student struggling to get by...