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12mm Pinfire Cartridge

Size: 12mm
Headstamp: CHAUDUN Bte [over] 50 [over] PARIS
Manufacturer: Chaudun - Paris, France
Additional Info: This is one of the earliest pinfire pistol cartridges. It dates to around 1845
picture of Chaudun pinfire cartridge
Picture of Chaudun headstamp