2015年9月19日 · The French 1866 Chassepot, which can probably be best described as an improvement on the Austrian Dreyse needle gun of the late 1840's. The Dreyse used a paper …

2020年10月21日 · When loading Chassepot paper cartridges, most people I’ve known use a winged musket cap. A portion is removed from each side or holes drilled to allow the explosion …

2015年9月26日 · The Chassepot, although subject to the failures noted, was far superior to the Prussians' Dreyse needle gun, and they had (but used badly) the excellent mitrailleuse …

2018年6月24日 · The Chassepot has a longer range, but less precision, than the Prussian needle-gun. The Chassepot has an incipient velocity of 1328 feet per second, the needle-gun only …

2020年2月8日 · Yes.. I make both Chassepot and Dreyse ammunition.. There are basically two methods of making Chassepot cartridges.. one is the "traditional" method where you make a …

2018年4月14日 · The Accurate Molds Chassepot offering is close, but after Dad's epiphany of the patch shrink-fitting the ogive to hold the bullet firmly to the powder bag, it seemed a no-brainer …

2020年2月14日 · The Chassepot needle, for original ammunition, has to pierce a natural rubber disk to reach the primer and to let the disk slip off the needle when the reverse pressure …

2013年9月21日 · Rosco (online theatrical supplier) sells flame retardant for various materials. Also breakaway bottles you can harmlessly smash over kids' heads for fun, in front of the neighbors …

2015年10月22日 · The first Chassepot primer caps had two holes in the top. They were replaced by (cheaper?) ordinary ones without problems. Some people (wear gloves and eye protection …

2015年10月21日 · EDIT ON 5-28-2018! If you're just coming to this party, I've learned a lot since this project began. I've recently come into some excellent guidance on how to properly …