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121fulminate of mercury — noun a fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps • Syn: ↑mercury fulminate, ↑fulminating mercury • Hypernyms: ↑fulminate • Part Holonyms: ↑blasting cap, ↑ …
122fulminating mercury — noun a fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps • Syn: ↑mercury fulminate, ↑fulminate of mercury • Hypernyms: ↑fulminate • Part Holonyms: ↑blasting cap, ↑ …
123Duelling pistol — A duelling pistol is a pistol used in a classical duel. As a general rule, they are single shot flintlock or percussion black powder pistols which fire a lead musket ball. Duelling pistols were manufactured and sold in pairs of identical… …
124Springfield Model 1861 — Model 1861 Rifle Musket Type Rifle musket Place of origin …
125Robert Adams (handgun designer) — Robert Adams (1809 1880) was a 19th century British gunsmith who patented the first successful double action revolver in 1851. His revolvers were used during the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, the U.S. Civil War, and the Anglo Zulu… …
126Kerrs Patent Revolver — Kerr s Patent Revolver was an unusual 5 shot single action revolver manufactured from 1859 to 1866 by the London Armoury Company. It was used by Confederate cavalrymen during the U.S. Civil War. It is easily recognized by its side mounted… …
127List of weapons in the American Civil War — American Civil War Weapons were used during 1861 1865 by Union and Confederate troops. It was considered the first modern war in history. The American Civil War saw development in existing weapons, such as rifles, and the use of new… …
128Charles Brinckerhoff Richards — Charles B. Richards Born Charles Brinckerhoff Williams December 23, 1833(1833 12 23) Brooklyn, New York, United States Died April 21, 1919(1919 04 21) (aged 85) New Haven, Connecticut Occupation …
