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.36 or 90-Bore Needlefire Cartridge by Eley of London

Item #: Z6586

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Z6586 .36 or 90-Bore Needlefire Cartridge by Eley of London

Description: Decent example of the 90-Bore or .36 cartridge for use in the single shot "Garden Guns.” These cartridges were popular in Europe from the 1850’s to the 1890’s. The cartridge is made of brass foil and wrapped in paper. The primer is in the base or head of the cartridge. This is a decent example with a soiled case and a slightly canted bullet. A decent example of a smaller needlefire cartridge.

Headstamp: Orange label reads, "ELEY’S Needle Gun Cartridge”

Measures: D .396” OAL 1.318”

Reference: "Cartridges: A Pictorial Digest of Small Arms Ammunition” Logan Pg. 44

Price: $30.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$30.00 USD

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