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Hundreds of Gévelot pinfire cartridges excavated at Civil War site in Rolla, Missouri

January 22, 2022 by Aaron Newcomer 9 Comments
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During the American Civil War, Rolla, Missouri was a heavily garrisoned town that played a strategic role protecting the terminus of the Southwest Branch of the Pacific Railroad. This section of the railroad branched off the main Pacific Railroad of Missouri 40 miles southwest of St. Louis in Pacific City. It began construction in 1855 and the first train pulled into Rolla on December 22, 1860.

Laying track. Date and location uncertain. Western Historical Manuscripts Collection; Missouri S&T
Laying track. Date and location uncertain. Western Historical Manuscripts Collection; Missouri S&T
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Hello, my name is Aaron Newcomer. I am a collector and researcher of early 19th century breech-loading firearms systems, with a particular focus on the work of Jean Samuel Pauly and Casimir Lefaucheux. I collect cartridges and documents related to these types of firearms and conduct research on these topics, furthering my understanding and knowledge of these historical firearms and their place in the evolution of firearms technology. My collection and research reflect my dedication to preserving and understanding the history and technical innovations of these early firearms systems.

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