Hand Cannons, Mortars, or Junk?

fernando · 24th October 2022, 07:25 PM

There is only one ignition, and apparently more than one way to ignite the powder charge inside the barrel. It may be by lighting a fuse that is introduced inside the touch hole; or pouring gunpowder in the pan and light it, the sparks entering the touch hole.
That is a rough way to put it. Surely more knowledged members can tell you better. Or you can learn the basics in the Internet

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drac2k · 24th October 2022, 08:20 PM

Thanks for my ongoing education.

24th October 2022, 07:25 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	There is only one ignition, and apparently more than one way to ignite the powder charge inside the barrel. It may be by lighting a fuse that is introduced inside the touch hole; or pouring gunpowder in the pan and light it, the sparks entering the touch hole. That is a rough way to put it. Surely more knowledged members can tell you better. Or you can learn the basics in the Internet .

24th October 2022, 08:20 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Thanks for my ongoing education.