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.58 CALIBER SKIN CARTRIDGE – SCARCE: In
comparison to the paper cartridges, few of these fragile
skin cartridges survive today in collections. The
“skin” tube is a piece of animal gut was treated with
nitrates in order that it burned when the cartridge was
fired. The tube was glued around the base of the bullet
and filled with the powder. The entire cartridge was
then varnished to harden it and protect it from
moisture. The material itself and the mode of
manufacture did not enhance the survival of these
cartridges and subsequently they are scarce today. This
specimen is complete and undamaged with the bullet, tube
and powder intact. $125
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