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Cartridge, Rimfire

Object number94.51.648

Datec. 1875

MediumLead; Brass

Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Gift of James M. Lippincott

DescriptionElongated brass cartridge with pointed lead bullet.Dimensions0.75 x 2.25 in. (1.9 x 5.7 cm)
Historical NotesOriginally donated to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History on July 18, 1898 by James M. Lippincott. Ammunition carried by Philadelphia troops on their retreat from Butler Street during the Railroad Riots of July 1877.Label TextThomas A. Scott, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, ordered federal troops to descend upon Pittsburgh and feed “a rifle diet for a few days” to the striking workers

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