ORIGINAL .58 CAL “BILLINGHURST-REQUA” BATTERY CARTRIDGE

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Item Code: 458-296

Presented here is an original .58 caliber brass cartridge specimen known as the ‘Billinghurst-Requa Mitrailleuse’ battery cartridge. Used in the Billinghurst Requa Volley Gun, this rare rimfire artifact has a straight brass casing that measures 2 5/8” long with a wide-rim concave base and conical bullet head. Brass has mellowed to a dark bronze patina and shows dark oxidation spots overall. Seldom seen collectible.

 

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