Articles about Ammunition
Explore a range of articles dedicated to historical and rare ammunition, delving into their fascinating backgrounds, development, and impact on firearm technology. Learn about various cartridge types, such as pinfire, cupfire, Robert, Perrin and other early ammunition systems that played pivotal roles in the evolution of modern firearms.
This is a 10g pinfire shotgun that was manufactured in Liège, Belgium by the luxury gun maker, E. Bernard. It was retailed by Brun-Latrige of Saint-Étienne, France.
I had the opportunity to photograph some of my friend’s collection of early needlefire cartridges.
Here are some examples that were made for the Chassepot rifle. The collection contains specimens with explosive tips, armor piercing bullets, blanks, and ball rounds with both paper and linen cases.
About me
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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