Old shell , bullet and casing ?

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Hi there, in my gun junk i found a shell, it is 1 inch long over all, has a brass base with no rim, has a small pin sticking out of the side at the bottom ,it is 3/8ths of an inch wide and the case is 9/16 high, it has 9 ELEY on the bottom. anyone know what type of gun fires this round?

That One Dude · Accepted Answer

Sirbobby is right, it is a  pin fire bullet. Here is what a pin fire revolver looks like:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=120277069

The only explanation I would have for this wacky design is a transition from muzzleloaders/ball&cap to cartridge fired firearms.

sirbobby98121 · Answer

Sounds like a pinfire round.  Does it look like the picture?
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The picture shows a different caliber - many early pistols of this type were French made.

Old shell , bullet and casing ?

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