Pinfire — A pinfire firearm cartridge is an obsolete type of brass cartridge in which the priming compound is ignited by striking a small pin which protrudes radially from just above the base of the cartridge. Invented by Casimir Lefaucheaux in 1828 but… … Wikipedia
pinfire — I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: pin (I) + fire, v. 1. of a cartridge : having a movable pin projecting from the rim that when struck by a hammer explodes a cap encased in the cartridge 2. of a firearm : using a pinfire cartridge II … Useful english dictionary
Handloading — or reloading is the process of loading firearm cartridges or shotgun shells by assembling the individual components (case/shotshell, primer, powder, and bullet/shot), rather than purchasing completely assembled, factory loaded cartridges.… … Wikipedia
Pepper-box — The Pepper box revolver or simply pepperbox (also pepper pot ) is defined as a repeating firearm that has three or more barrels grouped around a central axis . It mostly appears in the form or a a multi shot handheld firearm. This type of weapon… … Wikipedia
Internal ballistics — Internal ballistics, a subfield of ballistics, is the study of a projectile s behavior from the time its propellant s igniter is initiated until it exits the gun barrel. The study of internal ballistics is important to designers and users of… … Wikipedia
Pistol sword — Spanish 6 shot flintlock sword revolver, 1620 … Wikipedia
Apache revolver — Infobox Weapon name= Apache caption= Apache origin= France type= Cal. 7mm pinfire revolver is ranged=yes service= used by= Apache Thugs of Paris wars= World War I designer= Dolne Brevete design date= 1869 manufacturer= (unknown) production date=… … Wikipedia
Стрелковое оружие — Файл:Rifle AK 47.jpg Автомат Калашникова Немецкие винтовки … Википедия
Antique gun — An antique firearm is, loosely speaking, a firearm designed and manufactured prior to the beginning of the 20th century. The Boer War is often used as a cut off event, although the exact definition of what constitutes an antique firearm varies… … Wikipedia
Antique guns — An Antique Firearm is, loosely speaking, a firearm designed and manufactured prior to the beginning of the 20th century the Boer War is often used as a cut off event, although the exact definition of what constitutes an Antique Firearm varies… … Wikipedia