"Those old blackpowder handguns look great hung over your mantle -- but they're much more fun to shoot! Now, thanks to Handbook of Modern Percussion Revolvers, author Michael Morgan shows you just how entertaining these history-making firearms can be. Inside, you'll find: detailed loading advice for today's modern blackpowder percussion cap revolvers, tips and tricks for accurate shooting, in-depth breakdowns for the three most popular working reproductions, [and] dozens of historical fun facts and trivia"--Page 4 of cover.

This brochure will guide you through the processes and equipment (simple as they are) to successfully manufacture your own combustible paper cartridges for original and reproduction Black Powder Revolvers. All of these processes have been tried and proven over decades of practice, and implementation from Oklahoma, Michigan, Kentucky, and New Mexico.

The Theatrical Firearms Handbook is the essential guide to navigating the many decisions that are involved in the safe and effective use of firearm props for both the stage and screen. This book establishes baseline safety protocol while empowering performers and designers to tell their story of conflict in a way that makes the most of both established convention and current tools of the trade. Within these pages are practical instruction couched in the language of theatre and film, making firearms technology and concepts approachable to dramatic artists without any dumbing-down of the subject material. It contains over 100 illustrations This handbook is equally at home within the worlds of academic training, professional performance, and independent or community theatre and video productions, and is an invaluable resource for fight choreographers, props designers, backstage crew, directors, actors, stage managers, and more, at all levels of experience.

The updated second edition of Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics includes recent developed analytical techniques and methodologies with a more comprehensive glossary, additional material, and new case studies. With a new chapter on the determination of bullet caliber via x-ray photography, this edition includes revised material on muzzle attachments, proof marks, non-toxic bullets, and gunshot residues. Essential reading for forensic scientists, firearms examiners, defense and prosecution practitioners, the judiciary, and police force, this book is also a helpful reference guide for undergraduate and graduate forensic science students.

Includes over 30 maps and Illustrations The Staff Ride Handbook for the Vicksburg Campaign, December 1862-July 1863, provides a systematic approach to the analysis of this key Civil War campaign. Part I describes the organization of the Union and Confederate Armies, detailing their weapons, tactics, and logistical, engineer, communications, and medical support. It also includes a description of the U.S. Navy elements that featured so prominently in the campaign. Part II consists of a campaign overview that establishes the context for the individual actions to be studied in the field. Part III consists of a suggested itinerary of sites to visit in order to obtain a concrete view of the campaign in its several phases. For each site, or “stand,” there is a set of travel directions, a discussion of the action that occurred there, and vignettes by participants in the campaign that further explain the action and which also allow the student to sense the human “face of battle.” Part IV provides practical information on conducting a Staff Ride in the Vicksburg area, including sources of assistance and logistical considerations. Appendix A outlines the order of battle for the significant actions in the campaign. Appendix B provides biographical sketches of key participants. Appendix C provides an overview of Medal of Honor conferral in the campaign. An annotated bibliography suggests sources for preliminary study.

COLT BLACKPOWDER REPRODUCTIONS & REPLICAS - A COLLECTOR'S & SHOOTER'S GUIDE is an illustrated volume on blackpowder firearms & recently manufactured reproductions/replicas of such famous makes as Colt, Remington, etc. Included is a history of the Colt percussion revolver & similar makes, with photos. Reproductions are covered in detail, with many limited &/or special editions & also guns manufactured by major Italian manufacturers, with an in-depth look at these factories & guns they have made for American companies & organizations. Chapters include practical percussion shooting & detailed loading information by gun & caliber, cowboy action shooting & Civil War reenactment. Additionally, this publication has information on shooting & maintaining blackpowder pistols, as well as a complete blackpowder pricing guide with model descriptions providing the most up-to-date information on most recently manufactured makes & models. Dennis Adler is well-known in the automotive community for his photographic & literary achievements. This book is a visual masterpiece! Retail $29.95 plus $4.00 S/H. Available from Baker & Taylor, Ingram or directly from the publisher by calling 1-800-877-4867, non-domestic 952-854-5229, FAX 952-853-1486 or web site www.bluebookinc.com.