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To: lentulusgracchus
Recasting the lead ball each time.

Part of the shootist's kit was a mould designed for his custom rifle.

All arms were custom made because mass production was not yet invented.
28 posted on 02/12/2004 10:34:50 AM PST by SevenDaysInMay (Federal judges and justices serve for periods of good behavior, not life. Article III sec. 1)
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To: SevenDaysInMay
Part of the shootist's kit was a mould designed for his custom rifle.

Yes, I know, but what are the odds? As opposed to the odds against a little embroidery. OK, a lot of embroidery.

29 posted on 02/12/2004 3:22:07 PM PST by lentulusgracchus (Et praeterea caeterum censeo, delenda est Carthago. -- M. Porcius Cato)
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