Burnside Cartridge / SOLD

Burnside Cartridge - Inventory Number: BUL 415 / SOLD

Burnside carbine, this .54 caliber, brass cartridge specimen is in very good original condition. Artifact features a unique, cone-shaped copper / brass casing with the lead bullet crimped at the head. Lead bullet seal to the casing is very tight and strong. Once loaded, a small hole in the cartridge base allowed the ignition fire to pass through and set off the internal black powder charge. The brass tapered case wears an acquired bronze patina and black oxidation overall. A fine example of a Civil War Burnside carbine brass cartridge.

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

Inventory Number: BUL 415 / SOLD