Free Pistol History

JulianY · Post by **JulianY** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:20 pm

I am fascinated by the history of free pistol, I know that at one stage revolvers were king! AT some point th event lasted 24 Hours! but how many shots was it ? and when ?

I would like to write these detail up so any information you may have would b great

JY

phil · Post by **phil** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:38 am

Here is some informations

http://www.geocities.com/pistoleer2001/Evolution.html

_Axel_ · Post by **_Axel_** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:26 am

I have read that the calibre used to be .41 or so in the old pistols?

Mike M. · Post by **Mike M.** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:00 am

Nearer .44 or .45 caliber. Most of the percussion duelling pistols, particularly the later ones, shoot a .433 round ball patched to fit.

_Axel_ · Post by **_Axel_** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:18 am

Flintlock pistols for international competitions are .44s, but they shoot at 25m.