Sharps Cartridge Box Question with Picture

[johnefelts]

On the front of this box is 52/100, does that mean 100grains powder?

[Maillemaker]

I intrepret this as 52/100th's of an inch caliber, or .52 inches.

Steve

[John Holland]

Steve is correct, it means .52 caliber by todays standards.

JDH

[johnefelts]

Thanks guys, has anyone seen or have a picture of a box cover that denotes the amount of powder used in the cartridge?

[Maillemaker]

Just for Sharps cartridges, or cartridges in general?

Here are some .58 Expanding Ball arsenal packs with labels that show the grains:

http://imgur.com/a/Fbkoz#0

I highly recommend the series "Round Ball to Rimfire". It is a four-volume set on Civil War era ammunition. I have just finished volume 1.

Steve

[johnefelts]

Thanks Steve, Ill check into those books.

[Maillemaker]

They are rather expensive at $40-$50 each, but I was able to get volumes 1-3 on inter-library loan.

Steve