.58 Caliber 1861 Manufactured Cartridge / SOLD

.58 Caliber 1861 Manufactured Cartridge - Inventory Number: BUL 448 / SOLD

Minie Cartridges for .58-cal rifle-muskets. ​These were the most common cartridges used in the American Civil War, by far! The 1861 cartridge: the new U.S. Ordnance Manual in November 1861 simplified the cartridge construction for wartime mass production and reduced the bullet to .574 diameter. This cartridge is versatile and was designed to work in both .577 Enfield and .58 Springfield rifled muskets.

Comes housed in 5 x 6 riker display case with black velvet and descriptive card.

Inventory Number: BUL 448 / SOLD