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Original Packet of Sharps Percussion Caps

Item #: Z6053

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Z6053 Original Packet of Sharps Percussion Caps

Description: This is an original packet of percussion caps taken from a box of Sharps’ Rifle Manufacturing Company cartridges. These were packed in the front between the two rows against the noses of the cartridges. You can still see the oxidation spots from the projectiles resting against the paper. There are a few holes in the paper where the edge of the caps has cut through the wrapper.

Measures: 2.751”

Recovered: Packet removed from item#Z6050

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