Rigby, Quicksilver & Bullet Alloys

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Rigby, Quicksilver & Bullet Alloys

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Some observations on the use of quicksilver (mercury) to harden bullets, and the development of bullet alloys by John Rigby & Co. - Rigby, Quicksilver & Bullet Alloys

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Re: Rigby, Quicksilver & Bullet Alloys

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I do like this bit:

Match and military bullet formula
Lead 94lbs 5oz
Antimony 3lbs 4oz
Mercury 2lbs
Bismuth 7oz


The mercury might be a tad problematical to source these days.
/d

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