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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'm selling my FIE 1858 army revolver in .44 cal. It's a brass framed black powder pistol. And since its black powder there's no ffl required. It is a used pistol so the brass could use some polishing. Last time a buddy and I fired it, it did work. I dont know any other info to give.
I would be...
All must go, been in the Hobby for 15 years, no rust, all have always been cleaned and treated and inspected and Cleaned every 3 months when not in use, to much to list, would like to sell as a lot, $1800 obo for all, but if wanting certain items please message me.
Uberti
Traditions
CVA...
Hello,
I am interested in getting into black powder shooting and I have everything I need except a pound or two of real black powder. Would anyone be willing to sell a pound or two in the Vancouver area?
Thanks
Hello,
Does anyone have any affordable black powder revolvers they would part with? I’m talking in the $250 or less range. I enjoy messing around with them. Also I’m seeking these preferably in the Vancouver area.
Thanks
I have an old, made in the '70s, Miroku .16ga that started out as a flintlock but the lock was not reliable so i converted it to fire caps. It is a good, accurate shooter and fires shot well too. I have a nice canvas shooters bag, a brand new Brass Jeff Tanner .648 round ball mold, some felt...
Selling another used 1858 new army replica made by Pietta. Single action cap and ball revolver in .44 caliber. Steel frame with an 8” barrel. Since it’s black powder there is no FFL needed and I am willing to meet up at buyers location of choice from Beaverton to Battle Ground.
Selling a used Pietta 1858 new army replica. 8” barrel, .44 caliber cap and ball revolver. Not legally a firearm so no need for an FFL. Have an extra cylinder to go along with this one for $20 extra. FTF at buyers location of choice somewhere from Beaverton to Battleground.
Has some use wear which is normal, and a couple screws are buggered. Looking for trades 377 new.
Looking for;
.22 pistols or rifles
.357 magnum double action
.44 magnum
Ranch rifle
Hell, post what ya got, if I like it I will even throw in some cash.
This was an old kit gun where you were supposed to sand and finish the wood and blue the metal parts yourself. Hence the unfinished state of the gun. The wood swelled over the years and snapped the brass backstrap. I purchased a new one but the specs changed over the years and it doesn't fit the...
1lb of Hodgdon Pyrodex P FFFG equivalent. New unopened, sealed.
1 box 100 count, Hornady 44 cal .454 lead round ball
3 tins of CCI percussion caps, 1 new full tin of #11, 1 tin of #11 (1/4 tin left), and 1 tin of #10 (1/4 tin left)
$40 for everything
I have been tossing around different ideas for making a black powder muzzleloader on the AR15 platform. I have decided the easiest and cheapest way to accomplish this is to use my 350 Legend quick change pistol upper project. I have already proved the quick change barrel concept holds up to full...
Selling CVA Optima V2.50cal black powder pistol. I inherited this from my fathers gun collection and it looks to be never fired. Comes with bag, Konus red dot, hunting kit, and reloading shoulder rig.
Transfers via FFL only and you pay fees. Thank you for your time!
I have read with smokeless powder that there is a danger of powder igniting ahead of the rear portion of the powder column. I believe this is related to a SEE event. Does black powder carry that same risk or does it all instantly burn regardless of ignition point in powder column?
As an example...
Looking for some cheap black powder or black powder substitutes. I can get fresh Pyrodex RS for $21 a pound (before HM and shipping). Looking to stay in Metro area for the purchase but may travel I5 corridor as far as Eugene for a great deal. If you have some you want to get rid of, PM me with...
(spittoon ping) Well howdy partners! How about a picture thread devoted to the wackiest, most outlandishly adorned, curious experimental designs, or otherwise oddball front-stuffers? According to Hoyle, gots to be:
From 19th or very early 20th century.
A muzzle-loader of some kind...