.58 Williams Cleaner Cartridge / SOLD
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.58 Williams Cleaner Cartridge
Near mint condition examples of the Federal .58 caliber Williams Patent “cleaner” bullet still wrapped in its original tan paper. This .58 caliber lead projectile has a small lead washer / sabot inserted at the bullet’s base and was designed to help remove excess black powder and residue from the lands and grooves in a rifled musket. A normal package of ten arsenal issued cartridges would contain eleven percussion caps and one Williams’ patent cleaner bullet. Soldiers were instructed to fire William’s bullet on each 10th round.
Comes housed in 5 x 6 riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.
Inventory Number: BUL 520









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