VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SMITH “RUBBER CASE” CARTRIDGE

$750.00

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 1212-181

Shipping: Determined by Method & Location of buyer

To Order:
Call 717-334-0347,
Fax 717-334-5016, or E-mail

Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, NY, received patent #17,702 in June of 1857 for his invention of a cartridge case made of India rubber.

All should be familiar with the .50 caliber Smith carbine used extensively during the early years of the Civil War. That gun first used the, now rarely encountered, .50 caliber “rubber case” cartridge.

Although most carbines of this model were obviously made for military use, there exist some examples that were made for commercial sales. One such model is a carbine made in .36 caliber with checkered stock and without sling swivels; otherwise, the same features as military models.

Offered here is an original example of a scarce, intact .36 caliber “baby” Smith India rubber cartridge for rifles and carbines. India rubber case with small perforation in the base. A pointy lead bullet is fitted into the open end. There is some minor chipping around the top edge, otherwise this is in wonderful condition. A very rare cartridge.

Reference: “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part Two, page 246, #573.   [jet][ph:jet]

UPS shipping required.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire »

Inquire About VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SMITH “RUBBER CASE” CARTRIDGE

For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

featured item

VIVID EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG – LT. HENRY J. WALTZ, 93RD PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

An eyewitness account of the Battle of Gettysburg written by Lt. Henry J. Waltz, Quartermaster, Co. I, 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. The ledger measures 12” x 7 ½”; covers are rough, some separation to interior binding near the front of the… (1194-04). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

04
Feb

The shop will remain closed to the public through Friday, Jan. 31st, re-opening on Saturday, Feb.… Learn More »

Instagram