Discusses Problems with Pistol Barrels and Proving
Document 1799Believes that Mr. Dana's claims about the proof of the pistol barrels is unnecessarily severe because the caliber of the pistol is smaller than the Charlottesville musket. Discusses size of proof balls. Warns that proofs were unfinished and barrels are rough when ordered which causes a reduction and weakening. Speculates about other reasons for miscalculations. The pistol making in Philadelphia is of smaller caliber than in Connecticut.
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Believes that Mr. Dana's claims about the proof of the pistol barrels is unnecessarily severe because the caliber of the pistol is smaller than the Charlottesville musket. Discusses size of proof balls. Warns that proofs were unfinished and barrels are rough when ordered which causes a reduction and weakening. Speculates about other reasons for miscalculations. The pistol making in Philadelphia is of smaller caliber than in Connecticut.
Date
07/18/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799071828055
Page start
506
Notable persons
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Mr. Dana
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Springfield
Connecticut
Notable items
Pistol Barrels
Charlottesville Musket
Proof Ball
Pistols
Powder
Mandrils
Stamps