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.
24 to 28 grains of black power.
50- 150 usd
The discovery of black powder was an accident but the discovery of fireworks were definatly intentional.
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.
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."
10-100 usd
Black powder absorbs moisture from the atmosphere
Manganese dioxide (MnO2) is a black powder.
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
CVA is s reproduction gun
To pour black powder into the barrel of a muzzleloading firearm, a funnel designed for this purpose should be used. This funnel helps direct the powder into the barrel while minimizing spillage and ensuring a safe and controlled loading process. It's essential to use a funnel that fits snugly into the muzzle to prevent accidental spills and to maintain safety while handling black powder. Additionally, always follow safety guidelines and handle black powder with care.
Black powder is much weaker than smokeless powder. Smokeless powder, for this reason, once invented(much after black powder), replaced black powder in guns. However, black powder is still used in fireworks because the extreme explosive power of smokeless powder would prove too dangerous in fireworks.