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Full Pack of 12 Eley’s Improved Patent Wire Cartridges

Item #: Z7773

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Z7773 Full Pack of 12 Eley’s Improved Patent Wire Cartridges

Description: Excellent full and sealed packet containing twelve Eley’s Improved Patent Wire Cartridges. These "wire" cartridges were originally invented by Joshua Jenour on November 28, 1827. Charles & William Eley purchased the patent rights in 1828 and started producing the "improved wire" cartridge in 1836. This was meant to be a shot concentrator and proved very effective. There were a few of these imported during the American Civil War to be used in 10 and 12 gauge shotguns. These shot concentrators were quite popular and were used up through the early 1900’s. This packet has a double red label noting "Patent Royal Cartridges.” These are 12 Ga., 1 3/8 Oz., #5 shot concentrators.

Measures: 3” x 2.25” x 1.5”

Reference: Round Ball to Rimfire Vol. 4 Pg. 220

Reference: "Early Shotgun Concentrators and Spreaders" by Gary B. Muckel Pgs. 6-21

Price: $450.00

Shipping Weight: 1 lb

Your Price$450.00 USD

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