Index

Enfield Paper Cartridges

David Minshall ©2004
Introduction
Small-Arms Ammunition
The Bullet
Bullet Casting
Base Plug
The Cartridge
Cartridge Manufacture
Packing
Loading

Packing

Cartridges were packed in bundles of ten. And each packet labelled as below.

Select for enlarged imageThe word "wax" signifies that the lubrication is composed of wax unmixed, and the three lines represent that the outer forming paper has received the three cuts illustrated in the 'outer pattern' paper diagram.

The packets were fastened with strong twine, and carefully packed in barrels, by being built round the sides; a cylinder of caps being placed in the centre, in the proportion of 75 caps for every 60 rounds.