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20 April 1808
On 20 April, Christian August sent two companies under Captains Heyerdahl and Zarbell toward Hemnes. Rumors soon spread that the Swedes were advancing, and Heyerdahl withdrew with his company and returned to Fetsund. Zarbell remained at the pass... Read more ...
Battle of Hemnes Church
On 20 April, Christian August sent two companies under Captains Heyerdahl and Zarbell toward Hemnes. Rumors soon spread that the Swedes were advancing, and Heyerdahl withdrew with his company and returned to Fetsund. Zarbell remained at the pass west of the Lund farm, east of Hemnes Church. He advanced toward the farm and found a Swedish rifle company, which was driven from its position and forced back almost half a mile to Opsal and Krok in Rødenes.
These were the northernmost Swedish positions, and brigade commander Colonel Cederström was also there. The company commander was ordered to return and confront the Norwegian company, which had remained near Lund. The Swedes tried to drive Zarbell and his men out of position, but failed. After losing a quarter of their strength, the Swedes had to give up and withdraw.
The lines then remained quiet for a while, and Zarbell used the time to familiarize himself thoroughly with the ground leading down toward, and partly behind, the Swedish lines.
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In this article you can read about hunting with black powder firearms, from a Norwegian perspective. The Norwegian game law limits the use of black powder for hunting, but a few hunters hunt small game with black powder rifles and shotguns. Read the article to find out more.
Hunting with Black Powder Weapons
Loading a kammerlader with paper cartridge
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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.
The cap is placed on the nipple. For safety reasons, make sure that you keep the chamber away from face and body.
Apply pressure to the front of the chamber with your thumb, and move the crank forward.
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