How to Make Cap and Ball Revolver Cartridges and Packets. Paperback – January 7, 2016

This book does not go into the history, the directions are clear and easy to follow.

The author uses the period correct terminology.

I bought the book out of curiosity. Yes, it is a victim of poor editing and that is why it is getting 3 stars only. It is short and to the point and if you have no other information on the subject (which is limited without making a significant monetary expense in other reference sources) then it is a gold mine. You will be able to get a good grasp on making some simple packaging as well as combustible cartridges. Seeing different methods of packaging, you will be able to decide what works best for you. Hint: "soft" packets are easiest. This reference is not a total source of information, but it provides a good foundation for someone just getting interested in this type of ammunition. I would supplement it with "Roundball to Rimfire Vol 3" and "Percussion ammunition and packets" both by Dean Thomas.

This book delves into making combustible envelope paper cartridges for cap and ball Revolvers. The book does very well, covering each facet of the subject, such as what kind of paper to use to how best to package the cartridges in a historic manner.

Just started shooting with a Cap and Ball Revolver. I think this is an interesting/historical hobby. There is a wealth of information concerning the revolvers, but very little information about the paper cartridges. To my great delight, Mr. Gurnee has not only provided information on the construction of the paper cartridges, but also information on the way they were packaged with copies of the labels you can use if desired. The photographs are outstanding, large and colorful. I am very pleased with this book. It is worth every penny. I encourage anyone new to the hobby and interested in the historical aspect of making paper cartridges to consider this book. I would like to Thank Mr. Gurnee very much. A job well done.

This is a VERY short book. The process is not a difficult one, so even short it completely covers the subject. I bought this to pass on to my Grandchildren along with my C&P Revolvers when the time comes. My children, now adults, load the revolvers directly without the CARTRIDGES...So, should they ever wish, this might educate them as well.

Lots of good information on making paper cartridges. The best part is all the pictures! Joking aside, if you wish to make period correct paper cartridges for your black powder revolver, this is the best tool you need to have in your arsenal.

The “book” is actually a collection of poorly rendered photographs attempting to show the production of paper cartridges. It is incomplete, full of grammatical and spelling errors, and is confusing with its descriptions in conflict with the photographs. It was never proof read.A list of required materials at the onset includes “salt peter” but this ingredient is never addressed in the text. It would have been helpful to know prior to purchasing this pamphlet (I simply can’t bring myself to call it a book), that unmodified reproduction revolvers like we all have, can’t use these cartridges until modified to accept the longer profile of the paper cartridges.A price of $4.95 would make it a worthwhile addition for the photographs, but at $17 you money is better spent elsewhere on vetted literature of the period.

I read a couple of the reviews before I bought this book and some said more information is available on the internet, this is true but my main reason for actually buying a copy was the apparent inclusion of copy cartridge box labels to print off, not strictly true…What you get is a very detailed description of the process of making the cartridges a detailed description of producing the different styles of boxes and a page containing 1:1 labels which you will need to copy and print onto whatever you choose to wrap the boxes with. I used brown masking paper cut to A4 size to fit my printer, it works… just. Not particularly satisfactory.