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What is a cartridge case?

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What is a cartridge case?
A cartridge case is the envelope of a rifle or handgun cartridge. Cartridge cases hold the bullet at the neck, the propellant charge inside, and the primer at its base.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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50s Tripod Table Lamp Made of Perforated Cartridge Case, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Tripod lamp from the 1950s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable. Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.  
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Canvas and Leather Cartridge Magazine
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage small cartridge magazine case. A fine compact shooting cartridge magazine case.
Category

Vintage 1930s British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Shotgun Casing Salt and Pepper Shakers
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These Edwardian salt and pepper shakers are embellished with bands of tooled decoration, replicating the details of the cylindrical cartridges case. Each piece retains the origina...
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tan Leather Cartridge Magazine
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Cartridge Magazine Case. A fine quality shooting cartridge magazine case.
Category

20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Tan Leather Cartridge Magazine
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Cartridge Magazine Case. A fine quality shooting cartridge magazine case.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

HMV Model 2107 (RCA 45-J) 45 rpm record player turntable, bakelite 1950s classic
By HMV, RCA Victor
Located in London, GB
His Masters Voice (HMV), UK (manufacturer) Model 2107A (RCA 45-J equivalent) 45rpm record player with record-changer facility Manufactured under licence from RCA Victor Designed 1949...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

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