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Antique Cartridges - Cartridges - Shotshells

16 Ga. “Field” Shotshell by W.C.Co. (Velonite Powder)

Item #: Z8227

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Z8227 16 Ga. "Field” Shotshell by W.C.Co. (Velonite Powder)

Description: Nice early 16 Ga. factory loaded shell manufactured by the Western Cartridge Company of East Alton, Illinois. This is a factory load with a "Velonite” top wad. Velonite was a smokeless bulk powder used by W.C.Co. in the early 1900’s. The Velonite trademark was registered on April 22, 1913 and was reported to have been used since 1906. A nice shotshell with a little soiling on the paper case and spotting around the sides of the cup.

Headstamp: "W.C.CO. / No 16 / FIELD”

Top Wad: "VELONITE / 2 ½ / 1-6 / W.C.CO.”

Measures: OAL 2.339”

Reference: "Rare and Unusual Shotshells in the United States” Frederickson & Nedza Pg. 100 (Circa 1900+)

Price: $25.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb

Your Price$25.00 USD

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