while searching out the history of the Flintlock rifle I stumbled onto these; One reason for firing in Volley's was to ensure that one mans sparks did not ignite the next mans powder while reloading.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puckle_gun this article belongs in this section,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flintlock
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_rifle
http://www.jacobsburghistory.com/news/building-a-pennsylvania-longrifle/
http://www.gunsandammo.info/guns/early-firearm-history
Actually kind of a "common sense" requirement.
very enteresting thmbsup
things were equally interesting on the percussion side of things ! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederate_revolving_cannon
sure would make for a spectacular chain fire [hmm]
Quote from: beowulf on April 27, 2021, 10:43:21 AM
things were equally interesting on the percussion side of things !
Uuuh...percussion? What's that?
Quote from: Hanshi on April 29, 2021, 03:58:10 PM
Quote from: beowulf on April 27, 2021, 10:43:21 AM
things were equally interesting on the percussion side of things !
Uuuh...percussion? What's that?
A rifle, as opposed to a FENCE TIGHTENER. ;D
Quote from: Dogshirt on April 29, 2021, 06:56:41 PM
Quote from: Hanshi on April 29, 2021, 03:58:10 PM
Quote from: beowulf on April 27, 2021, 10:43:21 AM
things were equally interesting on the percussion side of things !
Uuuh...percussion? What's that?
A rifle, as opposed to a FENCE TIGHTENER. ;D
What's a fence? rdfce
Quote from: Hanshi on April 30, 2021, 05:14:35 PM
Quote from: Dogshirt on April 29, 2021, 06:56:41 PM
Quote from: Hanshi on April 29, 2021, 03:58:10 PM
Quote from: beowulf on April 27, 2021, 10:43:21 AM
things were equally interesting on the percussion side of things !
Uuuh...percussion? What's that?
DUH! A WIRE structure to keep cattle out of your garden.
A rifle, as opposed to a FENCE TIGHTENER. ;D
What's a fence? rdfce