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Very Rare .58 Waterproof Cartridge by Bartholow

Item #: Z8169

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Z8169 Very Rare .58 Waterproof Cartridge by Bartholow

Description: Here is one that you don't see every day. This style of cartridge was patented by Roberts Bartholow on May 21, 1861, as Patent No. 32,345. The manufacturing process was similar to that of Hazard's Patent. The powder is pressed and is more granular than your Hazard cartridge. While both types were coated in collodion, Bartholow's patented cartridge had the powder charge affixed to the bullet via a silk strip.

Fortunately, this cartridge appears to be complete. Unfortunately, it was coated many years ago. I don’t have the time to remove the coating with a Q-Tip, but it may be possible if you have the patience. Priced accordingly.

Measures: D .588” OAL 1.784”

Reference: Round Ball to Rimfire Vol. 1 Pg. 160 No. 231

Price: $225.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb

Your Price$225.00 USD

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