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"The Pyrenean forge essentially consists of a silicious stone bottom (covered over with a "brasque" of charcoal powder rammed down), with a tuyere inclining downward." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Pyrenean Forge

"The Pyrenean forge essentially consists of a silicious stone bottom (covered over with a "brasque"…

Rifle on the United States cruiser, Atlanta. The illustration shows a detailed view of the rifle, specifically, the shield, which is labeled "a".

Six-inch Breech Loading Rifle

Rifle on the United States cruiser, Atlanta. The illustration shows a detailed view of the rifle, specifically,…

"A cartridge containing shot instead of a bullet, and intended to serve various purposes. a, copper case; b, primer; c, wooden capsule filled with shot; e, powder charge; d, paper partition between the rear end of the capsule and the powder." —Whitney, 1889

Short Cartridge - Copper Case

"A cartridge containing shot instead of a bullet, and intended to serve various purposes. a, copper…

"A cartridge containing shot instead of a bullet, and intended to serve various purposes. a, paper case to which is fitted the brass base b, with a reinforcement of layers of paper, c, cemented together; d, cloth or felt wads; e, powder; f, shot; g, paper shot-wad, half as thick as one of the wads d; h, primer." —Whitney, 1889

Short Cartridge - Paper Case

"A cartridge containing shot instead of a bullet, and intended to serve various purposes. a, paper case…