The Birth of British Pinfire: Eley’s Entry into Breechloading Cartridges

In the 1850s, British sportsmen debated the merits of muzzleloading guns versus the emerging breechloader technology, with Eley Brothers entering the conversation by offering British-made cartridges. While Eley's products faced criticism for reliability and quality compared to French imports, they sought improvements through user feedback. This tension marked a transformative period in British…