Now the load on the tube is 1/2 gram while the cartridge is loaded with 1 gram if I understand it correctly. Was this difference typical?
Kind Regards
Raimey
A closer look at the proofmarks: It says 1/2 g blackpowder and 18g Bl, not BlG! This is the shot load, not the rifle bullet load of 1 g bp behind an about 9g = 150gr lead bullet shown in the catalog! (the bullet weight is from contemporary bullet catalogs) In the rifle load the case was filled to the bullet base with black powder, while the shot case contained powder, a small wad, shot and another wad.
