Howdah Pistol

Gonzalo G · 7th October 2008, 09:31 AM

Hi Bill, VERY interesting and unusual pistol, I congratulate you for this acquisition! It seems you have been busy making a very good collection of antique firearms. This thread is giving very good information and analysis on the subject of the straight rifled barrels.

Fernando, I don´t think bullet rotation helps in giving less air resistance, as the friction is incremented. Neverthless, it gives a more flat trayectory, more penetration and less dispersion. Not needed by the use assigned to Bill´s gun, I think. I mean, not to shoot at short distance. This kind of rifling poses some interesting questions.
My best regards

Gonzalo

7th October 2008, 09:31 AM	#7
Gonzalo G Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nothern Mexico Posts: 458	Hi Bill, VERY interesting and unusual pistol, I congratulate you for this acquisition! It seems you have been busy making a very good collection of antique firearms. This thread is giving very good information and analysis on the subject of the straight rifled barrels. Fernando, I don´t think bullet rotation helps in giving less air resistance, as the friction is incremented. Neverthless, it gives a more flat trayectory, more penetration and less dispersion. Not needed by the use assigned to Bill´s gun, I think. I mean, not to shoot at short distance. This kind of rifling poses some interesting questions. My best regards Gonzalo