Spencer Carbine Cartridge
Item: Spencer Carbine Cartridge
Caliber: .52
Condition: Good, excavated. The bullet portion has moderate surface build-up as a result of ground action all over a grey-white patina. Its brass cartridge casing has a green-brown patina. There are splits in the upper portion of the cartridge as a result of expansion, again due to ground action. The bullet is still solidly connected to the cartridge. There are no dents or repairs. It is not a "put-together".
Recovered: Fredericksburg, VA area.
Approximate size: .555 inch. diameter; 1.67 inch. length; 476 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: This Spencer cartridge will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War bullet, cartridge, or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC9077
- Price:
- $30.00
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