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What is the purpose of the second trigger on a black powder rifle?
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∙ 12y ago
It is called a set trigger. Pull the rear trigger all the way back until you hear a click,the front trigger is now set to fire the weapon with very little pressure.Do not set the trigger in this position unless you are ready to fire down range. It is extreamly dangerous if you are not carefull.
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Pre 1800 black powder revolver with folding trigger with engravings laid with gold?
24 to 28 grains of black power.
What is value of a 58 cal black powder double trigger investarm spa?
50- 150 usd
What was the discovery of fireworks on purpose?
The discovery of black powder was an accident but the discovery of fireworks were definatly intentional.
How much powder do you use in a 32 cal black powder pistol?
First, find a copy of the owner's manual for YOUR pistol. Second, use ONLY black powder, or a modern black powder substitute, such as Pyrodex. The ROUGH rule of thumb is one half the bore diameter in grains of powder. A .32 cal would use ABOUT 12-16 grains of powder.
What is a double trigger rifle?
If you are referring to a "SET Trigger" on a rifle. The Set Trigger releases all the normal mechanisms in the action but does not release the hammer on the rifle, but it sets up the firing trigger to act like a "Hair Trigger" just barley touch the firing trigger and the rifle goes off. It's used in hunting. It is common on black powder "Hawkins Rifles."
What is the value of a 38 cal black powder square trigger guard with engaged May 18 1843 serial number 19611 worth?
10-100 usd
Is this pistol real or a replica black powder has cva insigna by the trigger guard has the engraving on the cylinder with patten by colt serial number 67866?
CVA is s reproduction gun
What is a black powder firearm?
There are generally 2 types of BP firearm, 1 muzzleloaders, loaded with powder cloth patch and lead ball or mini ball (also powder and a sabot and bullet in the more modern guns. 2 Black powder cartridge guns, that fire a more conventional looking self contained cartridge loaded with black powder and a bullet. such as the 45-70 or the 30-30 ( first number is the caliber second number is the grains of black powder in the cartridge. 45 caliber with 70 grains of powder) I am greatly generalizing
What compound is a black powder?
Manganese dioxide (MnO2) is a black powder.
What is a disadvantage of black powder?
Black powder absorbs moisture from the atmosphere
How does black powder compare to smokeless powder in power?
Black powder and smokeless powder differ significantly in power. Smokeless powder is more powerful, providing higher velocities and energy compared to black powder. Smokeless powder's cleaner burn and increased efficiency make it the standard propellant for modern firearms, offering better performance and reduced fouling.
Can a felon legally own a black powder gun in Oklahoma?
It depends on what the felony was, but in most cases, yes. This has to do with the second amendment.
