Trivia #29 Six Pounder (9/29/2013)

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How many pounds of black powder were typically used to fire a 6 pdr. Smoothbore gun?
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[FrazierC]

1 1/2 to 2 pounds

Edit - I originally marked this answer wrong, believing that the only correct answer was 1.25 pounds.

However, in post # 29, SKGabhann indicates that his diligent research shows that charges of 1, 1.25, 1.5, or 2 pounds could be used, depending on the circumstances. I don't have access to the specific sources he cited, but I trust that he has faithfully reported what they said.

So I'm going to accept any answer within the range from 1 to 2 pounds. Those of you who answered something other than 1.25 pounds can thank SKGabhann for the fact that your answer is being ruled correct.

Hoosier

 

[101combatvet]

Standard Powder Charge: 1.25 lbs.

 

[chellers]

1.25

 

[Bob Owen]

1.25 pounds of black powder

 

[TerryB]

1.25 lbs

 

[samgrant]

Standard Powder Charge: 1.25 lbs.

 

[bdietzler73]

One pound?

 

[Dbersh]

1.25 lbs

 

[Stony]

1.25 pounds.

 

[adisciu9]

1 to 2 pounds of blackpowder per shot.

 

[Custers Luck]

1.25 pounds

 

[Cumpston1862]

1 pound

 

[stuart1861]

Standard Powder Charge: 1.25 lbs.

 

[C.S.M 1861]

• Standard Powder Charge: 1.25 lbs.

 

[Seduzal]

Typically 1 to 2 pounds of Black powder per shot.

 

[Ken Rich]

1.25 lbs

 

[reading48]

1.25 lbs black powder ??????

 

[Eagle eye]

1.25 lbs

 

[sarladaise]

1,25 pounds