We are preparing to manufacture a smokeless powder," said John F. Lohse of the California Powder Works, "that we think will be satisfactory to the Government, and we have a small plant now under ...

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While the P50 is unlike any of Kel-Tec’s other current firearms, the pistol has its roots in Kellgren’s earlier designs, especially those based around .22 rimfire cartridges. In 1990 ...

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Before the matchlock, guns were fired by holding a burning wick to a "touch hole" in the barrel igniting the powder inside ... 1540) multi-shot, wheel-lock pistol, made for Emperor Charles ...

Explosive powder is then packed on top of the cladder. The powder charge is typically detonated starting from one or corner or side of the cladder. This creates a sweeping effect through the ...