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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.
I am looking for some black powder to fire a golf ball cannon with this weekend. If you have some and are somewhat local to Olympia or Washington Coast, please let me know.
Thanks!
I bought this years ago from a guy at a garage sale that thought it was a movie prop. It is obviously not a prop but I have posted this in forums and never got an answer on what it is. Would like to trade for a nice bolt action .22 or ????? I do not shoot black powder so its just been sitting in...
Make me an offer on everything in the pictures.....
2 Muzzle loader Pistols. First one is a Traditions Inc Made in Spain 50Cal (Box Included).... Second Muzzle Loader is a Connecticut Valley Arms Hawken 50Cal. Both are made in Spain. Both are in great condition with very little use. Asking...
As I get older, I've found this little rhyme helps to keep me from getting distracted
while loading another round.
"Powder then shot, Powder then shot, or the Bang you're expecting will happen, NOT.
Heyas there ! I'm in the West Linn area and in need of 37mm reloading supplies! (cases: Plastic or Metal, Black Powder,if you have any interesting payload stuff I'm interested as long as it is legal i.e. no I do not need flash powder or m-80's sir. I like my hands with all my fingers and I...
So, I have been engaging in a flatulent foray on various antique firearms sites tonight; primarily for a M712 or the like, but other gun goodness. I came across this curious fellow:
Can anyone tell me about these? The maker does not ring a bell at all. Obviously for the whaling...
Looking for a gunsmith in the Oregon City, Portland, Salem area that can repair a Ruger black powder revolver. Purchased new in the '90's, gave it to my son and he says it will not fire because of bad springs??? Have not seen it in decades but want it in firing order before I die. I need the...
Unfired blackpowder cap and ball revolver made by uberti. comes with leather holster. I have powder, caps, and balls to sell with it if the buyer would like to add them at a discount.
Up for sale is the good old Connecticut Valley Arms / Jukar Kentucky pistol kit
This kit has been in my closet since the 1980s. I kept thinking I would become a "black powder guy". It didn't happen so out it goes.
This kit is unassembled. I believe the kit is complete with all the pieces, but...
Everything you need to get shooting cap and ball. One pistol, two cylinders test fired and cleaned. Nearly full pound of pyrodex. Nearly 200 caps. 90-100 .454 cal balls. Powder flask and measure. Capping tool. Cleaning kit. Nipple wrench... Everything to get you started. Great...
I received this as a gift and have no interest in black powder. Brand new in box. Unfired. I am asking that buyer present a current CHL of your state of residence (If you have to ask why, maybe this is not the deal for you) Prefer to meet in SE Portland. I will drive edges of Portland Metro...
So after year's of toying around with the idea of bp I finally got a 44 cal cap & ball revolver now I'm having a heck of a time finding the components for it mostly powder and caps. Please let me know if any of you have any leads I'd appreciate it
Thank's
I'm trying to aquire stuff to shoot my black powder revolver in 44cal I need projectiles powder and caps & a nipple wrench let me now what you have thank's
I have a mini infidel for trade if you want to throw in a bp pistol lol