1776 - American Revolution. 1807 - Percussion-detonating principle patented. 1825 ca. - Percussion-cap guns are in general use. 1830 - The back action lock appears. 1835 - The first Colt revolver.

The old saw “never bring a knife to a gun fight” is somewhat moot when one is armed with a Rodgers knife pistol—a clever ...

A neat portable apparatus, that can be carried in the pocket, for placing caps on gun nipples, has been invented by Russel Frisbee, of Middletown, Conn., who has taken measures to secure a patent.

The gun broke on the first shot ... The nipple, on which the percussion cap is placed to ignite the powder charge in the breech below, broke as if it were a shattered piece of glass.

Gun parts and realistic replicas: Permitted in checked luggage. NOT permitted in carry-on luggage. • Gunpowder, including black powder and percussion caps: NOT permitted on flights.