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1 May 1808
The Arendal Coastal Defense Division was created to defend Arendal and the surrounding area against hostile ships from the Skagerrak. After the loss of the fleet, coastal defense depended largely on oared gunboats and gun yawls.
The Arendal Coastal Defense Division was established
The Arendal Coastal Defense Division was created to defend Arendal and the surrounding area against hostile ships from the Skagerrak. After the loss of the fleet, coastal defense depended largely on oared gunboats and gun yawls.
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During the 1870s and 80s a widespread slaughter of the American bison decimated the herds to near extinction. The professional hunters used powerful single shot breech-loading rifles, most often in calibre .50, .45 or .44. The most legendary rifle used on the buffalo ranges was, perhaps next to the Springfield Model 1873 \'Trapdoor\' and the Remington rolling block, the legendary Sharps Model 1874.
Sharps Model 1874: Part 1 - Background History
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Written by a trained historian and experienced black powder shooter, the book covers both the historical and practical background of the firearms — from muzzleloading pistols, muskets, shotguns, and rifles to black powder cartridge rifles and revolvers. Illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs and technical drawings, the book includes descriptive entries on weapon details and loading processes.
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