Not often seen

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My friend in Florida got a few of these cartridges from a French gun collector some years ago and gave me this example. I was able to find out from another French collector, who was able to identify this cartridge.

It is the Mle 1895 2nd type spherical lead ball with a reduced load for use at 15 meters. The headstamp is UZ 3 18, it must have been manufactured for some time. I was unable to find any other reference or details. In almost twenty years now, I have never seen another.Attachment 120652Attachment 120653Attachment 120654