[harpseal]

The .22cal rimfire round was produced in the 1850's. See the Volcanic pistol for examples of it being used then.

[JRandomFreeper]

I know about the Volcanic. I was speaking about what was in the British inventory during the Boer war. The Martini had a reputation with the British soldier as being a "cross-eyed old #itch."

I need to do some more research on the Martini.

/john

[Squantos]

This is a great thread. I have to wonder if the term I missed by a "hair" was not originally a ......."Hare".........

Outstanding read. Please add me to yer ping list if ya have one for such gem's as this 45Auto.....Stay Safe !!