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The Battle of Stirling Bridge was a battle in the Scottish Wars of Independence. On 11 September 1297 the Scottish forces led by Andrew Murray and William Wallace defeated the English forces led by John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey. The battle is... Read more ...

11 September 1297

The Battle of Stirling Bridge
The Battle of Stirling Bridge was a battle in the Scottish Wars of Independence. On 11 September 1297 the Scottish forces led by Andrew Murray and William Wallace defeated the English forces led by John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey. The battle is central to the film Braveheart, although the movie does not portray it accurately and omits the bridge entirely.


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    The Jarmann rifle - Part 2 - Shooting

  • The Jarmann rifle - Part 2 - Shooting

    The 10.15 x 61 cartridge for which the Jarmann rifle was chambered for was also used in numerous civilian firearms, for example, rifles made by Lars Hansen Hagen and Hans Larsen. This article deals with the reloading and shooting of the Jarmann rifle and the 10,15 x 61 cartridge.

Loading a kammerlader with paper cartridge

Published: 25 November 2007 by Øyvind Flatnes.
Edited: 25 November 2007.
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Lading av kammerlader

The end of the paper cartridge is torn of and the powder is poured into the chamber. The bullet with paper wrapping is then inserted into the chamber. For best results, tear off excess paper below the bullet, but keep the paper patching.

Lading av kammerlader

The cap is placed on the nipple. For safety reasons, make sure that you keep the chamber away from face and body.

Lading av kammerlader

Apply pressure to the front of the chamber with your thumb, and move the crank forward.

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You can learn more the various Norwegian kammerlader rifles and their ammunition in the brand new book From Musket to Metallic Cartridge: A Practical History of Black Powder Firearms.