12 Ga. Hotchkiss Patent Brass Shotshell by UMC (12A)
Z8359 12 Ga. Hotchkiss Patent Brass Shotshell by UMC (12A)
Description: Decent example of the "Hotchkiss Patent” brass shotshell manufactured by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company of Bridgeport Connecticut. This brass shotshell was manufactured under two different U.S. Patents awarded to Benjamin B. Hotchkiss for an improvement in cartridge cases.
The first patent, No. 157,916, was awarded on December 22, 1874. It pertains to the brass case attached to the disc or head with three brass rivets for strength. The second patent, No. 158,494, was awarded on January 5, 1875. This patent created a valve opening inward with two holes to allow the primer to easily ignite the powder. The valve was also designed to be crushed backwards upon discharge. Both patents were originally designed for artillery shell casings but were applied to shotshells in this case.
This shotshell is an NPE with a brass Berdan primer in place. There is a crack through the disc going up the side of the casing. The headstamp has been highlighted with whiteout to make it readable.
Headstamp: "U.M.C.CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN / 12 A”
Measures: OAL 2 3/8”
Reference: "Rare and Unusual Shotshells in the United States” Frederickson & Nedza Pg. 202 (Circa 1875+)
Price: $55.00 UPS Shipping Required
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