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Research Press Digest 2026: Firearms, Long Range Target Shooting & Military History
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Research Press Digest 2026: The breech loading rifle superseded its muzzle loading counterpart during second half of the 19thC. This volume examines some of these rifles including Dreyse’s needle-gun, the Snider & the Martini-Henry. #historicalfirearms www.amazon.com/dp/B0G19XBWC...
This is an interesting read. I recall when news circulated about the recovery of the rifles - good to see the progress of their preservation. #civilwar #enfieldrifle #historicalfirearms civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2025/11/firs...
First of 20 Enfield rifles to be preserved emerges from wood treatment at Georgia lab. After 160 years in water, weapon made for South appears to be doing fine
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November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
This is an interesting read. I recall when news circulated about the recovery of the rifles - good to see the progress of their preservation. #civilwar #enfieldrifle #historicalfirearms civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2025/11/firs...
Earlier this year (March 2025) members of the Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association enjoyed a lecture on the Evolution of the Lee Enfield. Part 1 of Dr Ian Frayling's (HBSA, LERA) lecture available on the HBSA YouTube channel. See the following - youtu.be/-btPAan5WJA
HBSA Evolution of the Lee Enfield: MLM to L42 and beyond - Part 1
YouTube video by Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association
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November 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Earlier this year (March 2025) members of the Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association enjoyed a lecture on the Evolution of the Lee Enfield. Part 1 of Dr Ian Frayling's (HBSA, LERA) lecture available on the HBSA YouTube channel. See the following - youtu.be/-btPAan5WJA
Research Press Digest 2026: The breech loading rifle superseded its muzzle loading counterpart during second half of the 19thC. This volume examines some of these rifles including Dreyse’s needle-gun, the Snider & the Martini-Henry. #historicalfirearms www.amazon.com/dp/B0G19XBWC...
Research Press Digest 2026: Firearms, Long Range Target Shooting & Military History
Research Press Digest 2026: Firearms, Long Range Target Shooting & Military History [Minshall, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Research Press Digest 2026: Firearms, Long Range Target Shooting & Military History
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November 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Research Press Digest 2026: The breech loading rifle superseded its muzzle loading counterpart during second half of the 19thC. This volume examines some of these rifles including Dreyse’s needle-gun, the Snider & the Martini-Henry. #historicalfirearms www.amazon.com/dp/B0G19XBWC...
150 years ago today (9 November 1875) the Board of Directors of the NRA in America met. This meeting sowed the seed for the international Centennial Trophy rifle match. Later to become know as the Palma Trophy, the match is still held today. researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
150 years ago today (9 November 1875) the Board of Directors of the NRA in America met. This meeting sowed the seed for the international Centennial Trophy rifle match. Later to become know as the Palma Trophy, the match is still held today. researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
Closing matches of 2025 with Long Range Rifles Branch of MLAGB: Rigby Cup and Whitworth Cup, 600 yards, at Bisley. Pleased to win Rigby Cup in tricky wind conditions. (25.10.25) Long Range Muzzle Loading - #blackpowder #LRML
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Closing matches of 2025 with Long Range Rifles Branch of MLAGB: Rigby Cup and Whitworth Cup, 600 yards, at Bisley. Pleased to win Rigby Cup in tricky wind conditions. (25.10.25) Long Range Muzzle Loading - #blackpowder #LRML
There were circa 5,500 rifles made by Whitworth and/or the Manchester Ordnance and Rifle Company. Exceeding this figure were the Whitworth rifles made at Enfield and issued for troop trials. Can anyone help with research on the Enfield – Whitworth rifles? researchpress.uk/research/hex...
July 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
There were circa 5,500 rifles made by Whitworth and/or the Manchester Ordnance and Rifle Company. Exceeding this figure were the Whitworth rifles made at Enfield and issued for troop trials. Can anyone help with research on the Enfield – Whitworth rifles? researchpress.uk/research/hex...
For those who have bought multiple volumes of Research Press Digest, a combined contents list is available for download (PDF). Articles are grouped under broad subject headings, with author, date first published, edition of the Digest and pages number(s).
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July 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
For those who have bought multiple volumes of Research Press Digest, a combined contents list is available for download (PDF). Articles are grouped under broad subject headings, with author, date first published, edition of the Digest and pages number(s).
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Rifle powder charger by G. & J.W. Hawksley. One end has spring loaded cover over compartment for powder (marked 4 1/2 drams), other end holds a bullet ready between four fingers tightened with a knurled collar. These would enable the sporting rifleman to quickly reload a muzzle loading rifle.
June 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Rifle powder charger by G. & J.W. Hawksley. One end has spring loaded cover over compartment for powder (marked 4 1/2 drams), other end holds a bullet ready between four fingers tightened with a knurled collar. These would enable the sporting rifleman to quickly reload a muzzle loading rifle.
The final selection trial for the US rifle team return match against Ireland, at Dollymount, took place on this day, 150 years ago, 5 May 1875. - researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
Dollymount 1875… US team trials close – Research Press
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May 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The final selection trial for the US rifle team return match against Ireland, at Dollymount, took place on this day, 150 years ago, 5 May 1875. - researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
150 years ago #onthisday, 24 April 1875, the 1st competition for places on the team to represent the USA in the International Rifle Match at Dublin, set for June 1875, took place at Creedmoor. Each fired 15 shots at each distance, 800, 900 and 1000 yards. researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
Dollymount, 1875… first US team trials – Research Press
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April 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
150 years ago #onthisday, 24 April 1875, the 1st competition for places on the team to represent the USA in the International Rifle Match at Dublin, set for June 1875, took place at Creedmoor. Each fired 15 shots at each distance, 800, 900 and 1000 yards. researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
I published this volume of 'Research Press Digest' to mark the 150th anniversary (1874 – 2024) of the momentous first rifle match between Ireland and the United States of America. The anniversaries continue... 1/3
April 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I published this volume of 'Research Press Digest' to mark the 150th anniversary (1874 – 2024) of the momentous first rifle match between Ireland and the United States of America. The anniversaries continue... 1/3
The ‘return’ international rifle match between American and Irish riflemen was scheduled for the 29th June 1875 at Dollymount, Ireland. April was time for making plans for team selection. #nra #creedmoor #dollymount researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
Dollymount, 1875… planning – Research Press
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April 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The ‘return’ international rifle match between American and Irish riflemen was scheduled for the 29th June 1875 at Dollymount, Ireland. April was time for making plans for team selection. #nra #creedmoor #dollymount researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
I’ve added a dozen photos from the April shoot at Bisley. MLAGB 300 yard Rifle Championship for Enfield rifle and target rifle, and two days of practice at 600, 900 and 1,000 yards. #lrml #longrange #muzzleloading #blackpowder - researchpress.uk/news/long-ra...
April 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I’ve added a dozen photos from the April shoot at Bisley. MLAGB 300 yard Rifle Championship for Enfield rifle and target rifle, and two days of practice at 600, 900 and 1,000 yards. #lrml #longrange #muzzleloading #blackpowder - researchpress.uk/news/long-ra...
Three days shooting black powder rifles at Bisley - 300, 600, 900 & 1,000 yards. Three days of unbroken sunshine too… unheard of! #longrange #targetrifle
April 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three days shooting black powder rifles at Bisley - 300, 600, 900 & 1,000 yards. Three days of unbroken sunshine too… unheard of! #longrange #targetrifle
Minié springs to mind when the hollow based self-expanding bullet is discussed. However, a century before the Delvigne-Minié bullet, J.G. Leutmann described use of elongated balls, with a conical cavity at the base. His work seems to be remarkably overlooked! researchpress.uk/firearms/amm...
Leutmann’s Forgotten Bullet – Research Press
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April 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Minié springs to mind when the hollow based self-expanding bullet is discussed. However, a century before the Delvigne-Minié bullet, J.G. Leutmann described use of elongated balls, with a conical cavity at the base. His work seems to be remarkably overlooked! researchpress.uk/firearms/amm...
DW Bailey writing on the small-bore (.451) muzzle loading rifle (1973): “The man who delights in detail and meticulous procedure will do well to take up this highly specialised section of muzzle loading.” #longrange #targetrifle researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
Long Range Muzzle Loading – Research Press
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March 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
DW Bailey writing on the small-bore (.451) muzzle loading rifle (1973): “The man who delights in detail and meticulous procedure will do well to take up this highly specialised section of muzzle loading.” #longrange #targetrifle researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
Peter Smithurst’s two volumes on ‘The Evolution of Gun Making’ provide a comprehensive and well illustrated study on the subject, giving a unique insight into military gunmaking of the 18th and 19th century. researchpress.uk/news/the-evo...
March 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Peter Smithurst’s two volumes on ‘The Evolution of Gun Making’ provide a comprehensive and well illustrated study on the subject, giving a unique insight into military gunmaking of the 18th and 19th century. researchpress.uk/news/the-evo...
World book day today in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Why not settle down for a good read? researchpress.uk/publishing/r...
March 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
World book day today in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Why not settle down for a good read? researchpress.uk/publishing/r...
The match between American and Irish riflemen, in 1874, was the first of a short series of long range international matches during the hey day of long range target shooting with the black powder rifle. 1875 would see an American team compete in Ireland. researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
The Gauntlet Thrown Down – Research Press
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February 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The match between American and Irish riflemen, in 1874, was the first of a short series of long range international matches during the hey day of long range target shooting with the black powder rifle. 1875 would see an American team compete in Ireland. researchpress.uk/marksmanship...
The Sharps Rifle Company surviving recordsrecently changed hands. New owners have set up a library to house everything. Tisha Johnson is the contact and able to provide serial number documentation from the original records of the Sharps Rifle Co. Further info see - researchpress.uk/news/sharps-...
Sharps Rifle Co. Archive – Research Press
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February 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Sharps Rifle Company surviving recordsrecently changed hands. New owners have set up a library to house everything. Tisha Johnson is the contact and able to provide serial number documentation from the original records of the Sharps Rifle Co. Further info see - researchpress.uk/news/sharps-...
His First Shot - marked on the back "Xmas 1898". Found this in a box of papers I recently acquired... not a robin or snowman in sight on this christmas card! 😂
February 4, 2025 at 6:36 AM
His First Shot - marked on the back "Xmas 1898". Found this in a box of papers I recently acquired... not a robin or snowman in sight on this christmas card! 😂
AZWINS 2025 - Long Range Match Program & Entry Fees.
Desert International Black Powder Long Range Championship.
April 1st thru April 8th, 2025.
Ben Avery Range, Phoenix Arizona.
See - azmuzzleloading.com/index.php/lo...
Desert International Black Powder Long Range Championship.
April 1st thru April 8th, 2025.
Ben Avery Range, Phoenix Arizona.
See - azmuzzleloading.com/index.php/lo...
Long Range Events – Arizona Western Independent National Shoot
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January 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
AZWINS 2025 - Long Range Match Program & Entry Fees.
Desert International Black Powder Long Range Championship.
April 1st thru April 8th, 2025.
Ben Avery Range, Phoenix Arizona.
See - azmuzzleloading.com/index.php/lo...
Desert International Black Powder Long Range Championship.
April 1st thru April 8th, 2025.
Ben Avery Range, Phoenix Arizona.
See - azmuzzleloading.com/index.php/lo...
Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket originally used Pritchett’s cylindro-conoidal bullet. 1855 trials gave concern about rifle’s performance. Subsequent trials resulted in adoption of variety of base plugs for bullet; iron cup, wood plug and finally clay plug. #militaryhistory researchpress.uk/firearms/amm...
Base Plugs for Enfield Rifle Bullets – Research Press
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December 28, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket originally used Pritchett’s cylindro-conoidal bullet. 1855 trials gave concern about rifle’s performance. Subsequent trials resulted in adoption of variety of base plugs for bullet; iron cup, wood plug and finally clay plug. #militaryhistory researchpress.uk/firearms/amm...
With Compliments of the Season from Herbert Flood Pitcher – Colour Sergeant. Instructor of Musketry. 1st Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment. c1910. He fought in the Boer War of 1899-1902 and for his service was awarded the Queen’s and the King’s South Africa Medals with six clasps.
December 24, 2024 at 9:04 AM
With Compliments of the Season from Herbert Flood Pitcher – Colour Sergeant. Instructor of Musketry. 1st Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment. c1910. He fought in the Boer War of 1899-1902 and for his service was awarded the Queen’s and the King’s South Africa Medals with six clasps.
Research Press Digest 2025: Smooth-bore flintlock musket & round ball saw general issue well into 19thC; finally supplanted by percussion rifle firing hollow based self-expanding bullet. This volume explores rifle development during this remarkable period. www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNTC59P...
Research Press Digest 2025: Firearms, Long Range Target Shooting & Military History
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November 24, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Research Press Digest 2025: Smooth-bore flintlock musket & round ball saw general issue well into 19thC; finally supplanted by percussion rifle firing hollow based self-expanding bullet. This volume explores rifle development during this remarkable period. www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNTC59P...