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  2. Squeeze bore - Wikipedia

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    The original patent filed by Hermann Gerlich in 1932 [6]. The squeeze bore concept was first patented by German inventor Carl Puff in 1903 [7] [8], even though the general principle was known already in 19th century and later applied in lighter fashion on Armstrong guns, on which only the muzzle yet not the barrel itself was of slightly smaller diameter (to cast off the sealing leather-bag ...

  3. California Powder Works - Wikipedia

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    In 1881, the California Powder Works moved its Hercules powder manufacturing in California to a new site along the northeast shore of San Francisco Bay. The company town that grew up around the facility became known as "Hercules", later (1900) incorporated as Hercules, California. After initial purchases in 1868, DuPont had obtained 43% ...

  4. Tannerite - Wikipedia

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    The fuel/catalyst mixture is 90% 600-mesh dark flake aluminium powder, combined with the catalyst that is a mixture of 5% 325-mesh titanium sponge and 5% 200-mesh zirconium hydride [1] (with another patent document [10] listing 5% zirconium hydroxide). The oxidizer is a mixture of 85% 200-mesh ammonium nitrate and 15% ammonium perchlorate. [1]

  5. Thompson/Center Arms - Wikipedia

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    Possession of a Thompson/Center Arms .45/.410 pistol barrel is illegal in California, for both dealers and individuals, and such a barrel may not legally be shipped into the state, or even taken into California for a hunting trip, by reason of it being classified as a short barreled shotgun (SBSG) when used with a Contender receiver. [11]

  6. Calico Light Weapons Systems - Wikipedia

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    .22 LR pistols Calico M110 [3].22 LR rifles Calico M100S & M-100 tactical; M-100FS & M-100FS tactical; 9 mm pistols Calico Liberty III & Liberty III tactical [3] 9 mm rifles Liberty I and II; Liberty I and II tactical; Calico M960 (military and law enforcement only) Calico M960A; Discontinued.22 LR pistols M-100P; 9 mm pistols M950; Carbines M ...

  7. Thompson/Center Contender - Wikipedia

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    Later, round barrels were added in a wider variety of lengths, including 10, 12 and 14 inches (250, 300 and 360 mm). Likewise, round barrels in heavier (bull) barrel configurations, known as Super 14 pistol and Super 16 pistol barrels, respectively, were added. Carbine barrels in 16 and 21 in (410 and 530 mm) were added for the Contenders. [7]

  8. The great Trump tan conspiracy: the possible secret meaning ...

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    A photo editor has explained the mystery behind former president Donald Trump’s varying uses of bronzer.. The tan tones of the businessman and Home Alone 2 star have been under much scrutiny ...

  9. Hi-Point C-9 - Wikipedia

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    The Model C-9 is a compact, single-stack magazine, model of Hi-Point's 9×19mm handgun. It consists of a polymer frame, zinc-alloy slide and bolt (with steel reinforcing inserts), and a steel breech, chamber and barrel. Its low price and small and compact design prompted many to purchase it for concealed carry. [citation needed]