Duelling pistols

Duel(l)ing pistols are pistols of identical appearance, reliability and accuracy that were used in a classical duel. They were often black powder, single-shot pistols. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,100 × 1,400 pixels, file size: 587 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,100 × 1,400 pixels, file size: 587 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... A Browning 9 millimeter Hi-Power Ordnance pistol of the French Navy, 19th century, using a Percussion cap mechanism Derringers were small and easily hidden. ... A duel is a formalized type of combat. ... Black powder was the original gunpowder and practically the only known propellant and explosive until the middle of the 19th century. ... Single shot pistols have existed since the early years of firearms. ...

The use of pistols in duels became popular in Britain and the future United States during the mid-eighteenth century. Initially holster or travelling pistols were mainly used, but by the end of the century special-purpose dueling pistols were being made. The dueling pistols of this time were sold in pairs usually in compartmentalised wooden cases along with a powder flask, rods for cleaning and loading, spare flints and a bullet mould. (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... This article is about the sedimentary rock. ...

The flintlock pistols of this time had a delay between pulling the trigger and the firing of the bullet. As such, dueling pistols tended to have heavy barrels, solid grips and hair triggers. Special care was taken when moulding the bullets so as to ensure that there was no hollow part in them. The loading was also carefully undertaken. Flintlock of an 18th Century hunting rifle, with piece of flint missing. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Molding (US) or moulding (UK) can be: moulding or molding, a decorative feature used in interior design and architecture molding or moulding, a process used in manufacturing This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

See also

• Code duello

A code duello is a set of rules for a one-on-one combat, or duel. ...

External links

• Duelling Pistols