How accurate was a flintlock pistol?

Some flintlock pistols had effective ranges of a few yards, while others may be reliably effective out to 20+ meters.

How accurate were revolvers in the 1800s?

It is not possible that 19th Century revolvers could have been impressively accurate at any range. 19th Century metallurgy simply was not advanced enough to make a revolver that remainded accurate after very many rounds. They would have worn out very quickly.

What was the most powerful black powder revolver?

black powder Colt Walker
The black powder Colt Walker is regarded as the most powerful commercially manufactured repeating handgun from 1847 until the introduction of the . 357 Magnum in 1935, having a muzzle energy nearly exactly the same as a 4-inch-barreled (10 cm) handgun firing a . 357 Magnum.

How inaccurate were dueling pistols?

Pistols with rifled barrels spin-stabilize the shot when it is fired, resulting in much improved accuracy. As a result, duelling pistols with rifled barrels were considered unsporting by many, although there was no unfairness so long as the pistols were identical.

At what range was Colt 45 accurate?

45 Colt is plenty accurate for 100-yard antipersonnel and anti-warhorse work. The 250-grain bullet retains a degree of authority as well. While the practical merits of the shooting are debatable, the fun factor was huge. The good ol’ Peacemaker has legs and can be useful at longer range than most would credit it.

Can felons use black powder guns?

The short answer is no, felons cannot possess or hunt with black powder or muzzle loading firearms.

Were flintlocks used in the Civil War?

Flintlocks were obsolete by the time the Civil War began. There are records of flintlock muskets being used in the first few months by some regiments since there was a definite shortage of modern muzzle loading rifled percussion muskets.

What is the history of black powder in guns?

Black powder was the only propellant for guns from the 13th century until 1886 when the French developed the first usable smokeless powder for the 8 X 50 Lebel rifle cartridge. Black powder is made from sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal in various formulas throughout the centuries. As far back as 1000 AD, China mentions black powder.

What are the best black powder revolvers ever made?

5 Best cap and ball black powder revolvers ever made. 1848 Dragoon 44 caliber revolver, upper left; 1861 Navy 36 caliber revolver, middle; 1848 Baby Dragoon 31 caliber revolver, right.

How effective is a big black powder gun?

Big black powder firearms were used in the good ol U.S. with some of the bigger ones being the 45-120 and 50-140 as well as some of their shorter cousins. In spite of the pedestrian velocities, they were and are very effective rounds on most anything that walks. Big heavy, slow moving bullets hit hard and penetrate deeply.

How fast do black powder rifles chronograph?

Most black powder loads seldom chronograph much over 1500 FPS. That is the nature of the beast and there is nothing you can do about that. Cleanshot and Blackhorn 209 will produce more velocity but not by much.. To get more power in the old smoke pole you need to increase the weight and size of the bullet.