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black powder pistols
Gunpowder is the first explosive to have been developed. Popularly listed as one of the "Four Great Inventions" of China, it was invented during the late Tang dynasty (9th century) while the earliest recorded chemical formula for gunpowder dates to the Song dynasty (11th century). Knowledge of gunpowder spread rapidly throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe, possibly as a result of the Mongol conquests during the 13th century, with written formulas for it appearing in the Middle East between 1240 and 1280 in a treatise by Hasan al-Rammah, and in Europe by 1267 in the Opus Majus by Roger Bacon. It was employed in warfare to some effect from at least the 10th century in weapons such as fire arrows, bombs, and the fire lance before the appearance of the gun in the 13th century. While the fire lance was eventually supplanted by the gun, other gunpowder weapons such as rockets and fire arrows continued to see use in China, Korea, India, and eventually Europe. Bombs too never ceased to develop and continued to progress into the modern day as grenades, mines, and other explosive implements. Gunpowder has also been used for non-military purposes such as fireworks for entertainment, or in explosives for mining and tunneling.
The evolution of guns led to the development of large artillery pieces, popularly known as bombards, during the 15th century, pioneered by states such as the Duchy of Burgundy. Firearms came to dominate early modern warfare in Europe by the 17th century. The gradual improvement of cannons firing heavier rounds for a greater impact against fortifications led to the invention of the star fort and the bastion in the Western world, where traditional city walls and castles were no longer suitable for defense. The use of gunpowder technology also spread throughout the Islamic world and to India, Korea, and Japan. The so-called Gunpowder Empires of the early modern period consisted of the Mughal Empire, Safavid Empire, and Ottoman Empire.
The use of gunpowder in warfare during the course of the 19th century diminished due to the invention of smokeless powder. Gunpowder is often referred to today as "black powder" to distinguish it from the propellant used in contemporary firearms.
For sale - colt 1831 bullet mold in decent condition, see attached photos and happy to answer questions. Would prefer local pickup in hillsboro, oregon area but can ship at buyers expense
Open to offers
This absolutely beautiful recreation of the legendary 1851 Model Army Revolver is in very nice, aged condition. I have owned this firearm for about 25 years or so and it is by far and away the best looking reproduction I have ever seen. The patina is wonderful and genuine. It has proof marks and...
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.
Man did I pick the wrong time to get into cap and ball revolvers.
Before someone posts a link to 22lrreloader. I already have an order in.
Looking for either Remington #10, CCI #11, RWS 1075 or Winchester #11 percussion caps.
I’m in the Puyallup area and willing to drive a reasonable distance.
New in box Cimarron 1858 new army. Stainless steel. 44 caliber. 5.5 inch barrel. 6 shot cap and ball cylinder. Wood grips, brass trigger guard. Cleaning patches included.
Black Powder Derringer Markings say 1855 Spain Looks like JR and a serial number 23923. 826. Selling for sister in law so don't know much about the gun.
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...
I need #10 caps for colt 1851 I just bought. It is a uberti clone.
I have everything .
They tell me the remington caps fit best.
Please pm me if you have some your willing to sell.
(I'm putting on a father's day shooting event for my church and this is one of the guns we are shooting in our...
Looking for a used Colt Walker replica of no specific manufacturer, and in any quality (used/bad quality is completely acceptable) that can be shipped.
Ok guys are there any pistoleros here??
I'm just getting started. I got a Pietta 1851 in 36 cal. with brass frame in a kit and just a few days ago got it finished. Wasn't too big a job because the cylinder and barrel came already blued. The loading lever/ram, hammer and, trigger are CC Hardened...