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5 September 1886

The Oglala Lakota chief Crazy Horse was killed at Fort Robinson in Nebraska. The circumstances surrounding the killing are still disputed. The officer on duty is said to have told the guards the evening before the killing that he did not want to... Read more ...

5 September 1886

Crazy Horse was killed
The Oglala Lakota chief Crazy Horse was killed at Fort Robinson in Nebraska.

The circumstances surrounding the killing are still disputed. The officer on duty is said to have told the guards the evening before the killing that he did not want to see Crazy Horse alive the next morning. He was then stabbed and killed that same night after a provoked escape attempt.


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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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