Shooting the Black Powder Cartridge Rifle
Paul A. Matthews
This volume compliments Loading the Black Powder Rifle Cartridge. Specific information for shooters to gain more understanding on the operation and approach to accurate and reliable use of these rifles. (Educational Firearms Historical Reloading)

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What You Should Know About Bullet Lubricants for the Black Powder Cartridge Rifle
Paul Matthews
What You Should Know About Bullet Lubricants for the Black Powder Cartridge Rifle. This book is 96 pages and contains the following chapters: Characteristics of a Good Bullet Lubricant for the BPCR, How to Determine the Melting Point, The Choice Components, How to Render Fat into Tallow, Equipment for Making Bullet Lubricants, How to Saponify a Bullet Lubricant, My Two Best Black Powder Bullet Lubricants, Linseed Oil? Are You Kidding?, Why Weigh the Components?, Testing the Black Powder Bullet Lubricant, Does a Bullet Lubricant Really Make a Difference in Accuracy?, and The Scientifically Manufactured Bullet Lubricant
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On the battlefields of the Crimean War, William Howard Russell described the new weapon in the hands of British troops -- the rifle-musket -- as "the Destroying Angel" that swept away their Russian foes. In a response to the popular belief among current historians that the rifle-musket's impact on military history was very limited, Brett Gibbons argues that the rifle-musket was in fact the first modern infantry weapon. Drawing upon a wealth of previously unidentified primary sources, Gibbons examines the rifle-musket and it's role in not just the American Civil War, but also the Crimean War, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the 1859 Italian War of Unification, the Schleswig War of 1864 and the Austro-Prussian War in 1866. He compellingly demonstrates that the rifle-musket forever changed the way battles are fought, and just as importantly, revolutionized the way soldiers are trained. Gibbons considers a number of historical battles, from well-known actions like the "Thin Red Line" at the Battle of Balaclava to obscure yet ferocious actions during the 1857 Indian Rebellion, to illustrate the varying impact of the rifle-musket in both trained and untrained hands. Drawing upon his broad domain knowledge as an expert on 19th century arms and a U.S. Army Ordnance officer, Gibbons compellingly demonstrates that the rifle-musket deserves a better reputation than it currently has from military historians. With a foreword written by Lieutenant General (ret.) Phil Jones CB CBE DL.

In this short book written specifically for modern-day muzzleloader and breech-loader black powder shooters, Brett Gibbons discusses the important qualities and properties of black powder that you need to know, to broaden your understanding of this ancient propellant and appreciate the history of the oldest energetic material known to mankind. Blending personal experience with a technological history, "Like Powder and Fire" covers the historic manufacture of black powder as it was carried out at the Royal Gunpowder Mill at Waltham Abbey, UK. All aspects of black powder are covered in an accessible and readable style, weaving the science of internal ballistics with a meaningful history of the process and properties of the oldest propellant.

Learn the facts that help reduce wind drift to become a better shooter of cast bullets at black powder velocities.

Forty Years with the .45-70
Paul A. Matthews

Containing years of the author's personal experience, compiled in the interest of gaining knowledge and utilizing the cartridge's full potential. Expanded version includes six more years; Lever Marlin 1895SS Navy Arms Buffalo Rifle plus the new long range .45-70.

The Paper Jacket
Paul Matthews
The most authoritative work on paper patched bullets. The current resurgence of single-shot and black-powder rifles creates a need for up-to-date and accurate information about paper patched bullets. This book presents today's most thorough, fully illustrated source of information for those who enjoy a taste of the past.

More How-To's for the Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Shooter
Paul Matthews
Paul is the authoritative figure in the world of Black powder cartridge rifle shooting. This new books expands on his previous work with more tips on compressing powder charge, improving ignition and combustion and case annealing.

By Paul Matthews, author of numerous books on shooting black powder cartridge guns and reloading ammunition, this book contains a wealth of general information on shooting black powder cartridge rifles taken from his years of experience. Chapters include... Safety on the firing range, Resizing without fireforming, The spirit level: Is it a gimmick, The casting ladle: How important is it, The original design Postell bullet, The Lyman No. 457677 tapered bullet, The Creedmor bullet, How do I improve my shooting, So you're having a rifle built, A mould for casting sticks of bullet lubricant, Should you microwave bullet lubricant, A Vernier tang sight we can clean under, In retrospect. 6 X 9, softcover, photos, 119pp

The Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle-musket is one of the iconic weapons of the mid-19th century, used extensively in the American Civil War, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and other conflicts. While the history of the Enfield rifle is well known, it was the ammunition developed for this rifle that was truly revolutionary. Brett Gibbons traces the history of the muzzleloading cartridge used in the Enfield rifle from the early development of the Minié bullet in France, to the dramatic yet ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the Confederate States to adopt the Enfield cartridge for the Southern armies in the American Civil War. The role of the Enfield "greased cartridge" in the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857-1858 is carefully handled. Crossing several oceans and continents, from the sweltering heat of Central India in the summer of 1857 to the trenches of Petersburg in 1864, Brett Gibbons ties together the fascinating history of Enfield rifle-musket ammunition. Each development of the Enfield cartridge from 1853 to 1864 is covered, with over 60 helpful illustrations.

How-to's for the Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Shooter
Paul A. Matthews

Loading the Black Powder Rifle Cartridge
Paul A. Matthews

Author Matthews brings the black powder cartridge shooter valuable information on the basics, including cartridge care, lubes and moulds, powder charges, and developing and testing loads. (Reloading Historical Educational Firearms)

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Research into the production, management and marketing efforts of the original Hawken Shop. Full length photos, detailed views, and line drawings of several fine original rifles are shown. Documents, letters and tabulations of orders are reproduced to provide a fascinating insight into their operations. 31 illustrations in 104 pages. Softbound edition, 7 x 10" format.

The Table of Contents includes the following:

• List of Illustrations
• Acknowledgments
• Publisher's Preface
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 How It Really Began
• Chapter 3 Guns for Ashley
• Chapter 4 Hawken Rifle Production
• Chapter 5 Repairs and Sundries
• Chapter 6 Who Used Hawken Rifles?
• Chapter 7 How It Really Ended
• Chapter 8 Observations on Gun Characteristics
• Chapter 9 A Look at the Literature
• Chapter 10 Other Rocky Mountain Rifles - Guns for the Mountain Men
• Chapter 11 The Gun Trade of St. Louis
• Chapter 12 Conclusions
• Appendix A Jake Hawken and His Family
• Appendix B Samuel Hawken
• Appendix C James Lakenan
• Appendix D William Hawken
• List of References Cited
• Index

Flint knapping was one of the primary survival skills of our prehistoric ancestors. This highly original guide will enable the reader, with practice, to manufacture their own Stone Age tool kit. The expert author guides the reader on a journey of discovery, passing on ancient knowledge of how flint tools from the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze age were made and used.

Learn to create beautiful, functional powder horns. 275 colour photos illustrate working, shaping, decorating, and finishing techniques. Historic and modern tools and equipment are introduced for inlays, engrailing, and scrimshaw. Leather strap weaving and braiding methods are also provided for carrying the finished horn in an authentic manner. For inspiration, a photo gallery shows finished powder horns and a contact list includes the artists featured. There is no better resource for the craftsman seeking to make an authentic, functional powder horn.

A detailed and fascinating illustrated reference on the origins, evolution, makers, models, design, and decoration of the Famous Pennsylvania and Kentucky Percussion and Flintlock Rifles. With notable gunsmiths, notable examples, histories, biographies, parts, operation, and more. Illustrated with photos and drawings in b&w .Mylar Covered

Secondhand. Hardcover. The hardcover book, approx 500 copies, was only available with the gun when acquired from Dixie Gun Works collection. There was approx 500 guns in the collection. This book was with gun serial #466007 and is signed by the author, Turner E Kirkland.

Has writing inside rear cover.

A beginners guide to loading and shooting paper patched bullets for early black powder cartridge rifles.

Chapters include:

• Why Paper Patched Bullets
• What are Paper Patched Bullets
• First Steps
• Accuracy Expectations
• Get Real!
• The Roaring .40's
• Give it a Try
• Paper Patch Bullet Loading in a Nutshell
• Size Matters
• Paper?
• Allrighty Then Let's Cut Patches
• Patching Bullets
• Charged Up
• Primers
• Slow Trickle
• Really Accurate Powder Charges
• Compression
• Bullet Lube
• Top Wad
• Seat Bullet
• Fouling Shot
• Wind
• Break-In
• Time to Get Serious
• Don't Chase Your Tail
• Pudding
• Advanced Paper Patching Sudies
  • Is Cutting Patches a Drag?
  • More Powder Compression
  • No Lube Wad
  • Slicks
  • Bullet Swaging
  • The Dreaded Paper Ring
  • Forensics
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The Gunsmith of Grenville County

Best known for his many magazine articles on gunsmithing topics, Peter Alexander has just released this new gun maker's manual, on Building the American Longrifle.

Written for both the novice, and the master gun builder, the author explains the basics of each task, and then he delves into the minutia of the interesting variations. This 402 page volume gives him the freedom to express his views, share his discoveries, and expand our understanding far beyond simple basics. Only hands-on work at the bench will get you closer to longrifle building, than this new instruction manual.