Cartridge
part · 1812 · Industrial Revolution
Bullet, charge and primer in one case (Pauly, 1812; widespread from the mid-19th century).
Inventor: Jean Samuel Pauly.
What it is made of
- Percussion cap — has part. A primer in the case.
Principles and materials it uses
- Gunpowder — uses. The charge.
- Brass — is made of. A brass case.
- Smokeless powder — uses. Modern cartridges.
Where it is used
- Revolver — is part of. Cartridges.
- Machine gun — is part of. Cartridges in a belt.
- Bolt action — is used in. A unitary cartridge.