This is the early .50 caliber Gallager cartridge made of drawn brass and was separate primed, having a small priming hole in the bottom.  Bullets for this type of Gallager cartridge somewhat resemble the regulation “minie” with three grooves, cone cavity and round nose.

These were supplied to the Federal government by Richardson and Overman of Philadelphia but were manufactured by Samuel Jackson with cartridge cases being supplied by several other vendors.

This specimen is a rare example of the Gallager cartridge with a tinned brass case. It is unknown when and were these cases originated. The silver-colored tin plate is well worn on this specimen and the brass shows through overall. But close examination reveals a light coating of tin covering approximately 40% of the case. This is definitely one of the unusual tinned cartridges.

Very good, solid condition overall.  [jet] [ph:L]

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