6mm Flobert cartridge Button Made of pewter & most

Made of pewter & most times pewter does not last well in the ground

You will find this bullet to be in very good condition with all 3 raised rings visible

Unlisted but not the first time I have seen this bullet type

Please notice the very long ogive (nose) this bullet type has

The Wesson rifle is a single shot that fired a self contained cartridge & they are found in a few late war camps

6mm Flobert cartridge Button Made of pewter & mostHeres one you do not see very oftenfor your consideration one 6mm Flobert cartridge. Thomas lists in his handbook as item 1A & should have no head stamp just like this one. The base of the brass cartridge shows a clear firing pin mark but this does not look like a put together cartridge. Overall the cartridge is just out of round a little & the pictures tell the rest. Great patina.