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Cartridges

Scope note

Cylindrical cases containing a charge of powder and a bullet or quantity of shot for a single shot from a firearm, first appearing in the late 16th century. Early types had cases of paper, pasteboard, or linen which were ignited externally, while more recent ones have metal or plastic cases holding their own means of ignition, such as a percussion cap, at one end.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204087

Broader Terms used

<ammunition for small arms>

Term used for

cartouches (cartridges)

Equivalent Terms used

cartridge

Created

13yrs ago

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