Tag Archives: flintlock

Pride? No, extreme prejudice!

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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Project Appleseed

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Oleg Volk

Project Appleseed has long been the go-to for rifle marksmanship training. They are now gradually phasing in handgun marksmanship training. Rifle instruction remains top-notch. Historic education is addressed through lectures and reenactors. The training benefits young and old, newbie and … Continue reading →

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Flinty eyed.

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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A good question.

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

And the answers vary from “criminal intentions” to “treason”. Or well-meaning stupidity of such magnitude as to preclude a successful election campaign…so very unlikely.

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On the importance of eye protection

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The risk to the boy’s vision, above, is pretty obvious. The cock of the gunlock blocks some of the debris from reaching the right eye, but the left eye is unprotected. While blinking offers some protection to the eyeballs, our … Continue reading →

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Technical clarification

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Both Pennsylvania rifle and AR15 were used for hunting in advance of combative use. AR15 was sold to civilians from 1963, a year before the Army adopted it for special operations. Both were much lower in power than typical hunting or military … Continue reading →

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Brown Bess and another surly wench

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Brown Bess, the movie

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Not one of Garibaldi’s boys

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Keeping powder dry

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Oleg Volk

As expected, firing flintlocks in a drizzle isn’t a very productive activity. Many misfires. Last year’s visit to Boston also reminded me that Massachusetts’ gun laws have become significantly more oppressive since 1775. The much-maligned British Crown cared less about … Continue reading →

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