12 SPORTSMAN'S HAND BOOK. 



SHELL PRIMERS. 



From the fact that there is quite a number of different 

 sizes and kinds of primers, it is well to remember the num- 

 ber or name on the box to avoid confusion when purchas- 

 ing. A great many men go to a gun-store and inquire for 

 Primers for No. 12 shell, or No. 10 shell. The size of the 

 shell has nothing to do with the size or kind of primer. All 

 , that is necessary is to remember the name of the primers on 

 the box you have used. 



LIST OF THE DIFFERENT PRIMERS. 



No. PRIMERS COPPER. 



for S. & W., and Colt's S. A. & D. A. 32, 38, 41, and 

 other small caliber pistols, using central fire ammunition. 



No. 1 PRIMERS COPPER. 



For 44 M. & H., 44 Webley, 44 Bulldog, 45 S. & W., 

 and 45 Webley pistol cartridges; 32, 38, and 44 Winchester, 

 Ballard, Wesson's and Colt's rifle cartridges. 



No. \Yi PRIMERS BRASS, 



Are the same size as No. I, but less sensitive; will fit same 

 shell as No. I, and are better for guns with very strong 

 mainsprings, as they are harder and the plunger will not 

 cut through. 



No. 2 PRIMERS COPPFR. 



For paper and metallic shot shells, 44 Russian, 44 and 45 

 Colt's pistols, and other shells using No. 2 primers. 



No. 2j PRIMERS BRASS. 



Diameter and depth same as No. 2, but less sensitive; 

 used usually in military cartridges, but will fit same as No. 

 2. Better for guns with very strong mainsprings. 



