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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.  
Category

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. The high
Category

Vintage 1930s British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas

American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut & 38 Special Bullets Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of solid 1.5" thick walnut with 38 special brass cartridge cases, with a letter "s
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Leather Cartridge Magazine by William Palmer Jones
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage William P. Jones Leather Cartridge Magazine case. A fine leather shooting cartridge
Category

Vintage 1910s English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Oak

Leather and Brass Cartridge Magazine, Holland and Holland Label
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Holland & Holland Leather Cartridge Magazine Case. A fine leather shooting cartridge
Category

20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

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

20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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