Civil War “Six Chambers Skin Cartridges” .36 Cal Navy Pistol D.C. Sage, Middletown, Conn. – Dated October 18, 1862

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Civil War “Six Chambers Skin Cartridges” 

.36 Cal Navy Pistol

D.C. Sage, Middletown, Conn. – Dated October 18, 1862

 

Original Civil War era packet of “Six Chambers Skin Cartridges” for .36 caliber Navy pistols, manufactured by D.C. Sage of Middletown, Connecticut and dated October 18, 1862.

 

The packet retains its six combustible “skin’ Cartridges intended for .36 caliber percussion Navy revolvers. These combustible “skin” cartridges allowed for faster loading in the field and were widely used during the Civil War.

 

Scarce ammunition-related display piece, ideal alongside a Civil War Navy revolver or cartridge box.

 

Comes housed in a riker display case with maroon velvet and descriptive card.

 

Inventory Number: BUL 533