Fusnot ammunition

westtexasbob81452

February 24, 2012 18:39

I have come across two cartridges that have a nipple protruding from the base of the cartridge. I can read the word Fusnot on the bottom. I was wondering how old these are and if they are worth anything. Thanks WTB

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  burpfire

  February 24, 2012 18:49

  friend of mine had a revolver made somewhere around 1847? that took that kind of ammo. it is pinfire ammo. he had about a dozen rds with the gun, but never tried to fire it. they are black powder rds, and doubt they would fire. there only value i would say is to a collector. maybe worth a few bucks each. the pinfires came in many different sizes, all measured in milimeters, as they were all originally french or belgium guns.

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  11b6r

  February 24, 2012 18:50

  Well, my crystal ball is in the shop for calibration and an oil change- and we DO need pictures to tell just what you have- BUT-Charles Fusnot & Cie were cartridge makers in Belgium in the 1870s.
  
  Is the "nipple" sticking out at a right angle to the base? If so you may have a pinfire cartridge. Please see the sticky over on Ask the Experts for posting picture.

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  heavyiron

  February 25, 2012 07:22

  A photo would be good.
  
  From the description, it could be a teat fire, but more likely a pinfire.
  
  Best,
  
  Heavyiron

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  westtexasbob81452

  February 25, 2012 15:20

  Thanks for the info. I believe your right about it being a pinfire. I am at work right now but when I get home I will get some pictures of them and post them. The research I did on them shows they are Fusnot Bruxellus. They made different caliber pinfire ammunition back in the mid 1800's. Thanks again and I will send photo's later. WTB

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