Remington Percussion Caps 11: A Deep Dive into the History, Uses, and Availability
The Spark of Invention: Igniting a Revolution in Firearm Technology The Need for a More Dependable Method Before the percussion cap, ignition systems for firearms were cumbersome and unreliable. The flintlock, the dominant technology for centuries, depended on striking flint against steel to create a spark, which then ignited the black powder charge. This system … Read more
