Slow Motion: 1860 Army Cap & Ball Revolver
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This is a replica 1860 Army with a 5.5" barrel, in .44 caliber and using true black powder. Footage shot at 2000 fps. Note the delay (6 frames / 0.003 seconds) between the cap detonating and the powder charge igniting.
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