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8th April 2021, 05:43 PM | #1 |
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Rather deep rifling! And not much room for powder behind the patched ball, or length to develop much spin or velocity. I suspect a heavy wool coat would serve for armour. Taking time to re-prime would be interesting in that case if your now angry opponent was armed with a sharp pointy thing , or a nice cudgel. Aim for his eye from a foot away or you'll regret it. And you still might if you do...
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The room for powder behind the unscrewed barrels is as I think really big enough for an effective shot. The bullets which are loaded from behind had the same calibre as the barrels and so there was no space between the bullet and the barrel - no gas could escape and so the shot on short distance was certainly very effective. You should not underestime the skill of the old gunmakers |
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8th April 2021, 06:45 PM | #4 |
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Are you elaborating on my #18, Wayne? .
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