Slow Motion: 1860 Army cap & ball revolver
This video provides an in-depth, high-speed analysis of a Colt 1860 Army replica revolver, capturing the ignition sequence at 2000 frames per second. It highlights the often-unseen sparks from the percussion cap and precisely measures the ignition delay between the cap and the main powder charge, revealing a 3/1000th of a second gap. The footage clearly demonstrates smoke escaping the cylinder gap before the muzzle blast, offering a unique look at black powder firearm mechanics.









