Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Shotgun Cartridges
... and letters on the base of the brass holder. Functional object Shotgun ...
These cartridges have been used to contain pellets or shot to be fired from a shotgun. They have been in the collection of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for many years but the reason for keeping them is now not known. Warrnambool has had a Gun Club since the 19th century and they may have been kept as souvenirs of a past clubThese cartridges are of minor interest and may have some use as display items..1 A blue plastic container with a fluted edge at the top which is open. The base has a brass holder with etched figures and letters.
.2 A red plastic container open at the top which has a fluted edge. The base has a brass holder with etched figures and letters and there is black printing on the side of the cartridge
.3 A gold-coloured plastic container open at the top. There is black printing on the side of the container and etched figures and letters on the base of the brass holder..1 12, IMI
.2 Winchester 12 GA, AA, Winchester 350, 3-50-32-7 Trap
.3. Winchester 12 GA AA, Winchester 275, 2.75-32-7 Trapwarrnambool gun club, warrnambool history