Found this cartridge today and trying to ID it.

[GoldRunner]

FOUND THIS CASING. TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS FROM. approximately 1/2 inch long. Center fire, found in known civil war area.

 

[l.cutler]

I may be wrong, but I don't think that is a cartridge case. I think that is a circular bullseye pattern on the end, not a primer. Looks more like a cap from some kind of tube, maybe an old lipstick tube or brass match safe.

 

[Gare]

Can you clean it up better? Would electrolysis do anything ?

 

[oldmxrat]

Some accurate measurements would be helpful (actual length and diameter).

 

[pistol-pete]

It is the brass end of a .410 regular shotgun shell cannulures on the side. head too corroded but I know there is a primer there