Question about self-consuming paper cartridges

Bullzeye

November 02, 2003 13:26

I've been reading some things about nitrate-soaked self-consuming paper cartridges for Sharps blackpowder rifles. Apparently, this was a late muzzleloader-era innovation that significantly reduces reloading time/trouble.

I was wondering if anyone had any information about this. I'd like to see if I could use 'em in my Colt 1860 New Army.

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  p3skyking

  November 02, 2003 14:03

  Flash paper is made by soaking paper in a potassium nitrate (saltpeter at your local foodstore) and water solution and then letting it dry.
  
  Experiment a little as I have not seen them used for pistols, just rifles, but the idea seems sound.
  
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