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Rifles were used in the American revolution most notably by Generals Daniel Morgan, and Nathaniel Green, who both used riflemen quite effectively. The rifle was not the most numerous weapon due to it'sexpense and training needed, the smooth bore musket was still the military weapon of choice and in the greatest supply.
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What powder did a flinkton rifle take?
Black Powder. When the brass cartridge was developed, it also used Black Powder. But the metal used to make the rifle barrels became stronger so they could take more pressure. An improved powder was developed that burned hotter and was smokeless; thus it was called Smokless Powder.
What is a rifle ball?
a ball of metal used as a projectile in black powder, muzzle loaders
What type of powder was used for revolutionary firearms?
Black powder <><><> At the time of the American revolution, the only gunpowder in existence was black powder- a mix of charcoal, sulfur, and saltpetre. Other gun powders (smokeless, cordite, etc) were invented in the late 1800s.
How were rifles used during the revolution?
To kill people and after you ran out of gun powder you used the butt of the rifle to smash in heads or bust the opponent face wide open hopefully hitting an artery
What is the compartment on the stock of black powder rifle?
It is for cloth patches that were used to make the round lead ball fit titer in the barrel.thus creating a titer seal over the powder and gripping the rifeling.
What powder is the only powder used in a muzzle loader?
Black powder, or a black powder substitute such as Pyrodex. Smokeless powder (modern gun powder) should not be used in a traditional muzzle loading firearm.
Which is used for gun powder?
Mostly saltpetre is used as gun powder for filling guns. During the industrial revolution , it was a very important import material for England. ********** The original gunpowder- Black Powder, is a mixture of charcoal, sulfur and saltpetre. Present day smokeless powder is based on guncotton (nitrocellulose) and/or nitroglycerin.
What powder is the only kind that should be used in a muzzleloader?
Know Your Muzzleloader. Primitive hunting arms include the muzzleloader ... Black powder is the onlytype of powder that should be used in muzzleloaders
What is the cost of a used Spain heritage carbine 50 cal. black powder rifle sr. number 183866?
50-200 USD or so depending on condition.
What is another name for gun powder as used in the gun powder plot?
Black Powder.
Can you use this new powder in your old black powder rifle?
Not unless you wish Blown it up & possibly injure or kill yourself. Smokeless powder has a much longer Pressure Spike, which puts more stress on the poorer metallurgical quality metal used in Antique firearms.
What kind of gun powder does a rifle cartridge use?
Depends on the cartridge, Early cartridges used black powder, Modern cartridges use smokeless powder, based on nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin. There are hundreds of different smokeless powders that have different recipes, grain shapes, and burning rates.
