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Antique Cartridges - Cartridges - Foreign Manufactured Cartridges

18MM Swiss M1842/59 Prelaz-Burnand Cartridge

Item #: Z8099

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Z8099 18MM Swiss M1842/59 Prelaz-Burnand Cartridge

Description: In 1859, the Swiss began to update their firearms by switching the outdated smoothbore M1816/1822 and M1842 to rifled muskets. The new system was known as the the Prelaz-Burnand conversion.

These newly converted rifled percussion muskets used a hollow base lead bullet weighing 356grs., and a powder charge of 70grs. The paper cartridges had a folded tail, and the base was dipped in tallow for lubrication. This example is about as minty as they come and appears to be right out of a packet.

Measures: OAL 1.800’ D .717”

Reference: "The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition” Vol. 1 Hoyem Pg. 42

Price: $150.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb

Your Price$150.00 USD

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