At the heart of the American frontier story lies not just the daring spirit of exploration, but also the relentless quest for innovation that birthed marvels like the steamboat, the locomotive, and the telegraph. One such seminal invention, born amidst the crucible of the early 19th century, was the Simeon North/Hall Pistol—an innovative piece of...
The Sten: A Brief History, Development, and Manufacture
Sten: The Second World War sparked an unprecedented rate of technological and industrial development across the world. The desperate need for more efficient, reliable, and easier-to-produce equipment led to the invention and mass-production of numerous weapons, one of the most iconic of which was the Sten gun. The Sten was a family of British submachine...
What is depriming and how do I do it?
"Depriming" refers to the process of removing the spent primer from a used cartridge case. The primer is a small charge that ignites the gunpowder in the cartridge. Once a cartridge has been fired, the spent primer must be removed and replaced during the reloading process. The following describes depriming with a reloading press. See...
The Lebel Model 1886: A Revolutionary Firearm in the Annals of Military History
In the complex tapestry of military history, the evolution of firearms has often been a pivotal element in shaping the trajectory of conflicts and nations. One such seminal weapon, both for its innovative design and its role in the transformation of infantry tactics, is the French Lebel Model 1886 rifle. Known colloquially as the "Fusil...