C. Sharps & Company pinfire cartridges were dropped by Union soldiers in June of 1863 at The Battle of Liberty Gab in Bell Buckle, Tennessee during the Tullahoma Campaign
Lefaucheux Museum
A digital museum and research archive focused on Casimir Lefaucheux, early breech-loading firearms, pinfire cartridges, and 19th-century arms technology.
Eley Cartridges
A research project documenting the history, development, packaging, and collecting of Eley cartridges and historic ammunition.
Jean Samuel Pauly
An archive exploring the life, patents, inventions, and influence of Jean Samuel Pauly in the development of early self-contained cartridge firearms.
Document Transcribe
An AI platform for historical document transcription, handwritten record OCR, translation, and archival research.
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.