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Deutsch: Geborstener Lauf der Replik einer Vorderladerpistole, der anstelle von Schwarzpulver mit Nitrocellulosepulver beschossen wurde und den erhöhten Belastungen des modernen Schießpulvers nicht standhielt.
English: Catastrophically burst barrel of a muzzle loader pistol replica. During proofing the barrel was loaded with nitrocellulose powder instead of black powder. The barrel was not able to withstand the higher pressures of the modern propellant.
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Source Photographed at Barocktage at Bückeburg Palace, Germany
Author Photographed by User:Bullenwächter
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