Neat. I have read about pinfire cartridges since I was a kid, but have never seen on in actual use.
Thanks.
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Mars - What is the cylindrical item pictured beside the percussion cap in your photo? Is the cartridge case a two-piece affair consisting of an inner and outer component? Thanks!
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Mars - What is the cylindrical item pictured beside the percussion cap in your photo? Is the cartridge case a two-piece affair consisting of an inner and outer component? Thanks!
Yes, you put the cap in the cup and then insert it into the cartridge shell and then push the pin through.
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