Lepage Wax-Bullet Dueling Pistols

Published on December 9, 2025
Duration: 0:55

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.

Quick Summary

Lepage Wax-Bullet Dueling Pistols are French, single-shot, break-action firearms designed for safe competitive dueling. They utilize custom wax-bullet cartridges fired by a primer and require a specialized screw-on handguard for shooter safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Wax-Bullet Dueling
  2. 00:09Cartridge Design
  3. 00:24Protective Gear
  4. 00:31Pistol Action
  5. 00:36Ammunition Assembly

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Lepage Wax-Bullet Dueling Pistols?

Lepage Wax-Bullet Dueling Pistols are specialized, single-shot, break-action firearms from France designed for safe, competitive dueling practice. They use custom wax-bullet cartridges fired by a primer, making them non-lethal.

How do the wax-bullet cartridges work?

The cartridges are hollowed casings where a primer is seated in the rear and a wax bullet is pressed into the front. When fired, the primer ignites, propelling the non-lethal wax projectile.

What safety features are included with these pistols?

A crucial safety feature is a specialized screw-on handguard that attaches to the pistol to protect the shooter's hand from incoming wax bullets during a match.

What is the action type of these dueling pistols?

The Lepage Wax-Bullet Dueling Pistols feature a traditional single-shot, break-action mechanism, similar to many historical dueling firearms, adapted for the wax bullet system.

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