.450/577 (577/450) inert Martini Henry cartridge (WP)

.450/577 (also known as .577/.450) inert ammunition. Early Martini Henry ammunition was brass wrapped however later cartridges were made as drawn brass (see Huon; 'Military Rifle and Machine Cartridges of the World).

These cartridges are drawn brass, paper patched with lead bullet, the paper being white. Note that paper heights may vary due to loading processes, cases may have a little tarnishing from storage .