Videos tagged with Lepage Wax-Bullet Dueling Pistol

This guide details the assembly and use of Lepage Wax-Bullet Dueling Pistols, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers preparing the non-lethal wax ammunition, attaching the essential safety handguard, and operating the break-action mechanism for safe, competitive dueling practice. The pistols are French-made, single-shot, and utilize a primer-fired wax bullet system.

This guide details the safe loading and operational procedures for Lepage Wax-Bullet Dueling Pistols, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It emphasizes the use of non-lethal wax projectiles propelled by primer charge only, requiring specific safety gear like modified fencing masks and maintaining a minimum distance of 20-25 paces. Proper ammunition handling, including primer insertion and wax ball placement, is crucial for safe and effective use in simulated duels.