#6 • .69 Caliber Round Ball Paper Cartridge

Part of Antique Ammunition Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $5.00

Status: Sold

A fine reproduction of a .69 caliber round ball paper cartridge. Originally used in the 18th and 19th century as the standard military ammunition, notably during the American Revolution and Civil War. The cartridge contains both the round ball and the measured charge of black powder. This cartridge has been very nicely put together and is a fine representation. The paper is aged with good string ties and small area of discoloration. The diameter of the ball is .662 and the OAL is 1.99in. The cartridge is nicely wrapped in a plastic protective wrap with the label on the outside of the plastic.