Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powders Transition Years
1896-1900 Laflin & Rand Smokeless Sporting Rifle Powder
1896-1900
Sporting Rifle & Revolver Powder
L&R Sporting Rifle Smokeless was introduced in 1896 as a smokeless substitute for black powder in older rifles and revolvers and discontinued in 1900.
Sporting Rifle & Revolver Powder
Load Data, probably the earliest...next to Dupont No. 2 "Dead Stag" label, of the 44-40 smokeless powders.
Reported Blonde in color, not perforated or graphited, .018 “ thick and the diameter about .040 “. Appears to have suffered to the elements, turning a dark greenish color...or is this original color?
1896
Laflin & Rand Smokeless Canister Powders
"L&R smokeless powders were “dense” powders as opposed to “bulk” powders. All their powders except Marksman were also “double-base”, using both NC and NG. Smokeless powders were 2 to 3 times the price of black powders per pound, but only about one third as much was needed. L&R also entered the smokeless market relatively late owing to safety and quality concerns. In some cases, there were several versions or types of the same powder. Canister powders are those blended for lot-to-lot consistency specifically for reloaders. These are the “best”, most consistent grades of any type that can be made." ~Klaus Neuschaefer
May 1899
May 1899
1901
Reportedly discontinued in 1900, but as can be seen below, was available through at least 1907. Also note that the 45 Colt cartridge is not mentioned in the 1903 or 1907 data.
1903
1907
