Poultney’s Patent Cartridge for the Smith Carbine

Some raw video showing my process for making the paper/foil cartridge for the Smith Carbine. These were used between 1864 and 1865 during the American Civil War.

[@robertrobert7924]

Excellent visual tutorial. I made something similar in an attempt to reproduce British Snider Enfield foil wrapped cartridges. They worked. I have an original packet of Canadian Snider foil wrapped cartridges from 1880. I Was amazed they were still making them that late instead of using one piece drawn brass !!! I guess, if it ain't broke, don't fix it was their philosophy. Subscribed.

[@bgeipel]

Thanks! I will soon have a video up on my foil constructed Snider Enfield Cartridges. In the mean time here is a video of me shooting them
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[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Excellent and informative video Barry! I'll try to find one of these.

[@bgeipel]

Quickly becoming one of my favorites.

[@alanparadis5061]

Very cool

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Thank you Sir, I always wanted to make these for my Smith, hopefully this summer. ......Doc

[@bgeipel]

Let me know how I can help. I have worked out template and label stamps for all of this. Your videos are an big inspiration for me so let me know how I can help.

[@jamesdietz6899]

Is thickness of paper and brass in those drawings? And, thank goodness for Elmer’s!
I just noticed in the comment below that I was not the only interested in the thickness of the materials!

[@bgeipel]

Brass is 0.002” and paper is 0.009”

[@johnmcdonald587]

Great looking rounds! What's the thickness of the brass foil? Will you be posting video expanding of these? Template dimensions?

[@bgeipel]

0.002" - I do plan on a more detailed video soon.