To charge the cartridge, introduce the point of the copper funnel into the bottom of the case of the cartridge; pour in 2½ drams of fine grain powder from the powder-flask; withdraw the funnel, taking care that none of the powder escapes between the case and the envelope; squeeze the top of the cartridge, and twist it round.
Fig. 9. Fig. 10.
1½ inch. 4 inches. Rectangle.
2⅛ inches. 4 inches. 5 inches. Little Trapezium.
Fig. 11.
5½ inches. 4½ inches. 3¼ inches. Trapezium Envelope.
When completed, the base of the cartridge must be dipped up to the shoulder of the bullet in a pot of grease, consisting of six parts tallow to one of bees-wax.