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Smokeless powder could change how guns are built and used.
This study explains how new powders differ from older ones and what that means for ballistic performance and gun design.
The author surveys the nature of the powder, its gas yield and heat, and compares it with pebble powder. It looks at ballistic effects in French and German guns and examines how new powder pressures could reshape existing rifles and casings, with practical notes on gun construction and safety.
- What smokeless powder is and how it behaves differently from old powders
- How gas production, heat, and temperature affect gun performance
- How new powders change pressures, velocities, and energy in tests
- The implications for existing guns and the design of stronger, more capable weapons
Ideal for readers interested in military history, ballistics, and the evolution of 19th‑century weapon technology.
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Smokeless Powder and Its Influence on Gun Construction (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of gunpowder in weaponry and its impacts on gun construction, diving into topics of smokeless powder's influence on gun design and construction. The author, an expert in his field, examines the nature and properties of smokeless powder and its advantages over the traditional black powder. With in-depth analysis of results from extensive testing and research, the author presents intriguing comparisons between smokeless powder and its predecessor. Through his examination of the effects of smokeless powder on gun pressure, erosion, and ballistic performance, he demonstrates how this novel technology revolutionized gun design. This book provides valuable insights and perspectives on the evolution of firearms and the impact of technological advancements in weaponry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332330508_0
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