Kynoch "Nitro Ball" - Single Projectile

Kynoch 12-bore Nitro Ball cartridge.

Representing an early form of shotgun ammunition intended to fire a single solid projectile rather than a conventional charge of shot.

The term “Nitro” refers to the use of smokeless propellant, while “Ball” distinguished the cartridge from ordinary shot loads. Such cartridges allowed a smooth bore sporting gun to be used with a single projectile for larger game and other situations where greater penetration was required.

Produced by Kynoch, one of Britain’s most important historic ammunition manufacturers, Nitro Ball cartridges are an unusual reminder of the remarkable variety of ammunition once offered for the sporting shotgun.

A distinctive and highly collectable piece of British cartridge and sporting history.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

These single-projectile cartridges may only be purchased in their original, live condition where the purchaser can present the appropriate Section 1 firearm authority, specific collector’s licence, or RFD credentials upon collection.

If the required documentation cannot be presented, the cartridges will be made inert before they are released.

Cartridge Specifics

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