1776 - American Revolution. 1807 - Percussion-detonating principle patented. 1825 ca. - Percussion-cap guns are in general use. 1830 - The back action lock appears. 1835 - The first Colt revolver.

Winiwarter and Gersheim, of Vienna, tor the purpose of superseding the ordinary percussion caps, and, in many instances, the gunpowder charge also. The most prominent feature of these gun primers ...

The knife/gun’s trigger folded up out of the way when not in use. Calibers ranged from .25 to .32. A relatively capacious compartment with lid was added to the butt to hold percussion caps.

During Mountaineer Heritage Season, hunters may only use primitive-style weapons, such as longbows, recurve bows and muzzleloading black powder rifles or pistols with flint-lock or percussion cap ...