Spencer Carbine Cartridge
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Item: Spencer Carbine Cartridge
Caliber: .52
Condition: Very good, excavated, solid. The bullet portion has an uncleaned white patina. Its brass cartridge casing has a green-brown patina. There is an approximate 1/2-inch hairline fracture in the cartridge but otherwise there are no dents, breaks, or repairs. It is not a "put-together".
Recovered: Fredericksburg, VA area.
Approximate size: .553 inch. diameter; 1.71 inch. length; 501 grains weight.
Reference: Similar examples are pictured in the following reference books:
- "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges" by James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas on page 20, #87.
- "Round Ball to Rimfire, Part Two" by Dean S. Thomas on pages 384 & 330.
See the above pages in the additional images.
Comments: If you are looking for a solid example then this Spencer cartridge is for you. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War bullet, cartridge, or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC8061
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