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Westley Richards “Mushroom” Percussion Primer

Item #: Z8199

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Z8199 Westley Richards "Mushroom” Percussion Primer

Description: Nice example of Westley Richards percussion primer patented on February 11, 1831. This example has a drilled brass tube that is solid on one end. There is a tinned steel cross that is riveted on the solid end and the flanges are bent downward. The open end of the tube is coated with a waterproofing agent. A very nice example!

Measures: OAL .447”

Reference: "The Development of Percussion Primers” S. James Gooding Figure 21

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