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In case anyone else is an engineering / chemistry geek, I've been following the Firearms History blog for a while. The author explains the development of the technology and materials behind firearms, everything from the evolution of steel manufacturing, black powder and smokeless powder, to the different mechanisms by which firearms function. It's detailed and fascinating to a geek like me, and goes back several years. Here's the part I'm currently reading, on the development of smokeless powder:
Firearms History, Technology & Development: Smokeless Powders: Introduction
Firearms History, Technology & Development: Smokeless Powders: Introduction