MECHANISMS
Percussion cap
c. 1822Percussion Revolution
A copper cap of mercury fulminate replaces flint and priming powder. Reliable ignition in any weather — and the necessary precursor to the self-contained cartridge.
percussionfulminateignition
A copper cap of mercury fulminate replaces flint and priming powder. Reliable ignition in any weather — and the necessary precursor to the self-contained cartridge.