From Musket to Metallic Cartridge: A Practical History of Black Powder Firearms

From Musket to Metallic Cartridge is a historical introduction to the use of black powder firearms, from the primitive smooth-bore musket to breech-loading cartridge guns, as well as a primer on their practical use for today's black powder shooters. Drawing on his experience of countless hours on the shooting range, and backed up by meticulous research, Oyvind Flatnes relates more than 500 years of development and covers the huge range of different ignition systems, models, and patents.  He describes the use of antique firearms and replicas, discussing their historical and safe modern use.