What are the different types of black powder weapons ?
Today's black powder weapons are replicas of old models. There are no more new weapons that are invented and produced by the manufacturers. The replicas are intended for collectors, enthusiasts and people who want to learn about old-fashioned shooting. In addition to resembling the original models, they are loaded as they were at the time. You need black powder, felt padding, a bullet and a primer to be able to shoot. In France, they are classified in category D and are therefore on sale for adults.
What are the different types of black powder weapons ? Answer with Jean Pierre Fusil !
In fact, there are as many types of replicas as there were black powder weapons at the time. On the online armoury, we offer revolvers, pistols and rifles. The replicas we select for you are made by the brands Perdersoli, Pietta and Uberti. They study the characteristics of black powder guns designed by Colt or Remington and reproduce them identically. It is also possible to find replicas of barrels on sites specialising in antique weapons.
Handguns
Black powder handguns include those with short barrels and that can be used with one hand: revolvers and pistols, flintlock or primer. They are loaded from the front of the cylinder or barrel (= for single-shot pistols). They exist mainly in two calibers: the .36 and the .44. Both calibers are equally accurate and the charge quantities are relatively similar.
The revolver is recommended to start shooting black powder. The model Remington 1858 is besides the most used black powder weapon. It is an easy to dismantle revolver which offers a very good aiming. The original revolver was used during the American Civil War. At Jean Pierre Fusil, we offer you its Pietta replica in several versions: classic, stainless steel finish, old silver bronzed finish...
Supplied with case
Calibre 44 / barrel 5.5
Wooden case with checkered pattern / stainless steel finish
Long guns
Long guns with black powder include long flintlock or primer models: rifles, carbines... On the online gunsmith's shop, we offer you only black powder rifles.