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Old 03-16-2018, 05:58 PM
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Name .36 Percussion pistol
Type Early (American) percussion cap pistol
Date Model of 1850
Caliber .36 (71 grain)
Length 6 1/2 in; 16.5 cm
E- Factor 5
Muzzle Velocity 700 fps
Weight Empty 1lb 1 oz / 0.5 kg
Weight Loaded 1.148kg
Effective Range 10m
Maximum Range 150m
Type of Fire single shot muzzle loader
Rate of Fire 6 rpm
Feed Device 1 round ball, wad, and powder.
Feed Device Weight 0.21oz/6.9g(0.16oz/4.5 g ball, 0.05oz/1.4 g powder)
Basic Load 6 rounds 1.26oz/41.4g (0.96oz/27g ball, 0.3oz/ 8.4g powder,
Basic Load Weight 1.26oz/41.4g

Represents common American made percussion cap pistols owned by shopkeepers, bartenders, and town folks for seurity before cartridges had reached acceptance.

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