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From Musket to Metallic Cartridge
Oyvind Flatnes
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Description for From Musket to Metallic Cartridge
Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: WSTF. Dimension: 198 x 254 x 19. Weight in Grams: 852.
From Musket to Metallic Cartridge is an historical introduction to the use of black powder firearms, from the primitive smooth-bore musket to breech-loading cartridge guns, as well as a primer on their practical use for today's black powder shooters. Drawing on his experience of countless hours on the shooting range, backed up by meticulous research, Oyvind Flatnes relates over 500 years of development and covers the huge range of different ignition systems, models and patents. He describes the use of antique firearms and replicas, discussing their historical and safe modern use.
From Musket to Metallic Cartridge is an historical introduction to the use of black powder firearms, from the primitive smooth-bore musket to breech-loading cartridge guns, as well as a primer on their practical use for today's black powder shooters. Drawing on his experience of countless hours on the shooting range, backed up by meticulous research, Oyvind Flatnes relates over 500 years of development and covers the huge range of different ignition systems, models and patents. He describes the use of antique firearms and replicas, discussing their historical and safe modern use.
Product Details
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Ramsbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847975935
SKU
V9781847975935
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99-5
About Oyvind Flatnes
Oyvind Flatnes is from Norway, and has an MA in medieval history from the University of Bergen. He is several times Norwegian and Nordic black powder shooting champion. He has previously published a book about black powder shooting and is a regular contributor of history and firearms articles to magazines and books. He owns www.svartkrutt.net, Scandinavia's premier ... Read more
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