Braun & Bloem: Trailblazers in the World of Ammunition Manufacturing

In the heart of Rhenish Prussia in the city of Wesel, Gustav Bloem was born on March 18, 1821. From an early age, Gustav had a knack for industry and mass production, working at a button factory in Lüdenscheid. It was here where he first fell in love with the world of machinery and developed an interest in explosives. By 1848, Bloem had taken a daring step into the world of ammunition.

https://aaronnewcomer.com/braun-bloem-trailblazers-in-the-world-of-ammunition-manufacturing/

The Lefaucheux-Béringer Connection: Uncovering the Secrets of Early Pistols and Cartridges

The world of firearms has a fascinating history, with many twists and turns. One such exciting era involves the early pistols made by Casimir Lefaucheux. Recent discoveries of some of his rare firearms have sparked curiosity about the relationship between Lefaucheux and another inventor, Béatus Béringer. In this article, we'll take a look at the story behind these two inventors…

https://aaronnewcomer.com/the-lefaucheux-beringer-connection-uncovering-the-secrets-of-early-pistols-and-cartridges/

One of the earliest 2mm pinfires with boar scene, and Franz Pfannl signature

One of the earliest 2mm pinfires with boar scene, and Franz Pfannl signature

https://aaronnewcomer.com/pinfire/guns-for-sale/2mm-pinfire-guns/one-of-the-earliest-2mm-pinfires-with-boar-scene-and-franz-pfannl-signature/

Uncommon variation of Xythos 2mm pinfire with attached keychain, and “golden” cylinder.

Uncommon variation of Xythos 2mm pinfire with attached keychain, and “golden” cylinder.

https://aaronnewcomer.com/pinfire/guns-for-sale/uncommon-variation-of-xythos-2mm-pinfire-with-attached-keychain-and-golden-cylinder/

Lefaucheux model 1854

Here is a model 1854, that has seen better days. The condition is not great, but it could look nice in a display. Mechanically, it actually seems to work pretty good and holds the cock and has a nice strong spring. The price is reflective of its condition. 

https://aaronnewcomer.com/pinfire/guns-for-sale/12mm-pinfire-guns/lefaucheux-model-1854/

Early serial number model 1854 that functions as pinfire and centerfire

This early model 1854 revolver was manufactured by Eugene Lefaucheux between 1858 and 1860.  It was either manufactured as or conferred to work with centerfire cartridges, such as the Perrin, or potentially the so-called Rafael cartridges Mechanically it functions great, and has the extraction rod which is missing on so many of these. It is missing the loading gate, though it has the screw to…

https://aaronnewcomer.com/pinfire/uncategorized/early-serial-number-model-1854-that-functions-as-pinfire-and-centerfire/

American-made Sliding-Breech Pinfire by N. R. Davis of Assonet, Massachusetts

Nathan Russell Davis, known as N.R. Davis, was a pioneer in the American firearm industry. Born in 1828, he established N.R. Davis & Sons, a company that would leave a lasting mark on the firearm manufacturing landscape. From its humble beginnings in a small shop in Assonet, Massachusetts, to its evolution into a respected firearm manufacturer, the company's history is a testament to Davis's…

https://aaronnewcomer.com/american-made-sliding-breech-pinfire-by-n-r-davis-of-assonet-massachusetts/

New article on Dellazoppa Frères, a hardware trading company that was founded in Paris, France in 1871 by François and Jean Dellazoppa. The company operated in Paris, Buenos Aires, and Brussels during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and produced a range of hardware and related products including metallic #ammunition such as #pinfire #cartridges.

@histodons

https://aaronnewcomer.com/from-paris-to-buenos-aires-the-hardware-trading-company-of-francois-and-jean-dellazoppa/

A couple of Robert #shotguns pictured in a French #fashion magazine from the 1830s called La Mode, Revue du Monde Élégant.

#hunting #firearms #guns

Here is a great #militaryhistory post for @militaryhistory

Wrote a new article on the a collection of three German-language #Bibles printed in America by the Saur family in the 1740s-1770s. The third edition played a role in the American Revolutionary #War, as British soldiers used its pages to make paper #cartridges!

https://aaronnewcomer.com/the-gun-wad-bible-the-third-edition-of-christopher-saurs-hausbieble-and-its-role-in-the-revolutionary-war/