Dixie RelicsDixie RelicsThese were used extensively in the famous Sharps carbine and Sharp’s rifle, these ammunition specimens are the .52 caliber, combustible cartridge in used original dug condition one complete all in relic condition. The Artifacts have some linen remaining to the bullet and one complete. The way the bullet ignited is the attached case made of white linen that was be completely consumed by the powder charge explosion when fired. It did not need to be opened to expose the powder that was ignited by the flame from a regular percussion cap. One cartridge is complete and the digger coated it to preserve it and the sharps come with a nice glass riker display case. Recovered in Marietta GA near the GMI Campus and CS railroad camp.