.56 CALIBER BILLINGHURST & REQUA CARTRIDGE

.56 CALIBER BILLINGHURST & REQUA CARTRIDGE

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Item Code: 160-165

This is a complete non-dug cartridge for the 25-barrel Billinghurst & Requa Battery Gun. The brass cartridge case cylinder is closed with a machined base plug that contains an ignition hole. The bullet used in these has a solid base and four grooves. These were reloadable cartridge cases that were loaded with combustible cartridges made by D. C. Sage.

This specimen is in perfect condition. Brass case wears a dark patina.   [jet][ph:L]

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