Can You Guess the Purpose of This Tool?

What's it for? Continue reading to find out.

This tool, known as an eprouvette, was used to test the strength of gunpowder. The user loaded gunpowder and fired. The explosive force pushed the gauge out. The further it moved, the stronger the gunpowder.

Link | Photo: National Firearms Museum


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