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John S Bryant · 02-10-2010, 05:49 PM

the second piece is referred to as a 'pin' fire cartridge/ Note the slit next to the open chamber. that is where the 'tit' goes into and is the primer mechanism to fire the cartridge. I had one of those cartridges, about 28 caliber..

02-10-2010, 05:49 PM	#6
John S Bryant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: N.J. Posts: 37	Re: Some relics (pistols) with PICs and questions the second piece is referred to as a 'pin' fire cartridge/ Note the slit next to the open chamber. that is where the 'tit' goes into and is the primer mechanism to fire the cartridge. I had one of those cartridges, about 28 caliber.. __________________ Blessed are those who expect nothing....for they shall not be disappointed