percussion caps
Small explosive detonators
Percussion caps are small metal cups containing a shock-sensitive explosive compound, used to ignite the main powder charge in firearms.
When struck by a gun's hammer, the cap detonates and sends a flame into the barrel.
Percussion caps replaced flintlock mechanisms in the early 19th century and remain the basis for modern cartridge primers.
Protest vehemently and loudly
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- detonateCause to explode
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
explosive · combustion · corrosive · potassium · chlorate · sensitive · chemical · reaction
Preparatory coat or guide
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- roundCurved like circle
- shellHard outer covering
- bulletFired metal projectile
charge · propellant · magazine · caliber · chamber · reload · muzzleloader · breech-loader
Flint-sparked firearm mechanism
- musketMuzzle-loaded infantry firearm
- blackpowderEarly explosive propellant
- muzzleloaderGun loaded through barrel
- antiqueOld valued collectible
Napoleonic · colonial · dueling · matchlock · caplock · ramrod · Springfield · Enfield
fulminate
Protest vehemently and loudly
primer · explosive · combustion · corrosive · potassium · chlorate · sensitive · chemical · reaction · pyrotechnic
primer
Preparatory coat or guide
bullet · charge · propellant · magazine · caliber · chamber · reload · muzzleloader · breech-loader · nipple
flintlock
Flint-sparked firearm mechanism
- musketMuzzle-loaded infantry firearm
- blackpowderEarly explosive propellant
- muzzleloaderGun loaded through barrel
antique · Napoleonic · colonial · dueling · matchlock · caplock · ramrod · Springfield · Enfield · nineteenth-century
hammer
Tool for striking nails
lock · trigger · cock · mainspring · sear · breech · cone · touchhole · action · mechanism
percussion capsflintlock
Flint-sparked firearm mechanism
matchlock · wheel lock · electronic ignition · flint and steel · slow match
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