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8mm Paper Horizontal Pinfire Cartridge
← Go Back to see more Horizontal Pinfire Cartridges| Type: 8mm Paper Horizontal Pinfire Manufacturer: Unknown Manufacturer Additional Info: The cartridge is a paper case with a glued seam. There is an iron washer at the bottom to close it all together. The iron base is riveted to a metal bar (probably iron) which is magnetic and appears to go into a 4mm percussion cap resting against the base of the bullet. OAL: 38.6mm Bullet + paper case diameter: 8.3mm Base: 8.6mm Weight: 8 grams | |
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