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10-07-2017, 05:45 PM | #13 | ||||||
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In 1812 a Swiss named Pauly in vented the first cartridge shotgun. The primer was separate from the shell much like a muzzleloader. Then in 1832 Lefaucheux from Parris invented the pinfire shell. Were they sold empty or loaded, I don't know, but our European counter parts were way ahead of us. What came first, the chicken or the egg ? At 71 I try not to give these things too much thought. I have enough trouble trying to remember why I went into a room or what it is I wanted. Charlie, it sounds like you knew the answer to your question before you ask it.
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10-15-2017, 07:14 PM | #14 | ||||||
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The buffalo hunters sat around the campfire moulding bullets from lead stock and recovered bullets and assembling ammo for their Sharps.
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10-16-2017, 07:59 PM | #15 | ||||||
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Lewis and Clark made up lead boxes in which they stored their powder. Crimped everything tight to make the package waterproof. When it was time to make more bullets, they opened up the box, melted the lead, and used the powder. Efficient packaging
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