Manufacturing Musket Cartidges



Manufacturing Musket Cartidges

Materials:

Paper cartridge pattern

Dowel rod

Musket ball

Powder

Powder measure

Manufacture

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1. Cut out cartridge pattern from paper. It should be firm, but not too tough to tear easily.

2. Roll the pattern around the dowel rod. The longest side should be at the top, and should stick out beyond the dowel. Roll towards the pointed part.

3. Twist the part of the pattern that extends beyond the dowel rod.

4. Insert musket ball into cartridge.

5. Measure out sixty grains of FFg black powder.

6. Pour powder into cartridge.

7. Fold open end of cartridge together and down to close.

8. (Optional) Both ends may be pasted for a more durable cartridge. If this is done, paste the twisted end and allow to dry before filling.

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