pinfire cartridges

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Scope note
Cartridges characterized by a detonating pin projecting from the base which, when struck by the hammer, detonated the priming powder in a small cap inside the cartridge case, thus setting off the main charge.
pinfire cartridges
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024