U.M.C. Cartridge Loading Room circa 1872

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w44wcf

February 02, 2015, 08:14:19 AM
I have wondered what type of equipment was used by the factories in loading black powder cartridges back in the 1800's.
In going through the vintage catalogs posted on the International Ammunition Association's website I found this illustration in the U.M.C. 1872 catalog.

Interesting that turntables were in use back then.



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February 03, 2015, 03:42:33 PM
Note how gently the lovely women are handling the cartridges. Makes you realize what loving care went into the manufacturing.   ;D
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February 14, 2015, 05:25:29 PM
Quote from: hellgate on February 03, 2015, 03:42:33 PM
Note how gently the lovely women are handling the cartridges. Makes you realize what loving care went into the manufacturing.   ;D

.......and just like June Cleaver doing house chores they are well dressed and wearing pearls !
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February 14, 2015, 06:13:38 PM
It does make you wonder about the amount of BP dust in that room and what happened when it must have periodically reacted "energetically"!?  :o
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March 05, 2015, 12:56:05 AM
Quote from: Blackpowder Burn on February 14, 2015, 06:13:38 PM
It does make you wonder about the amount of BP dust in that room and what happened when it must have periodically reacted "energetically"!?  :o


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