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.50 Smith Carbine Cartridge (Poultney’s Patent)

Item #: Z6473

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Z6473 .50 Smith Carbine Cartridge (Poultney’s Patent)

Description: Decent .50 paper and foil cartridge for the .50 Smith Carbine. This cartridge was manufactured under Poultney's patent of December 15, 1863, as Patent #40,988. This cartridge has the flap case closure unlike the other variant with the folded star closure. The body of the cartridge is a thin sheet of brass wrapped in an outer layer of paper. The idea was that once fired, the foil would expand creating a gas check for the chamber. This example has even soiling throughout and the bullet is slightly loose.

Measures: D .607” OAL 1.737”

Reference: "Round Ball to Rimfire” Vol. 2 No. 568

Price: $80.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$80.00 USD

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