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Percussion caps varied in material and style. Generally, though, percussion caps were manufactured from brass or copper with one end sealed and one end open to allow it to be mounted onto the nipple. The sealed end contained a shock-sensitive explosive which, when struck by the hammer, would ignite the powder in the cartridge through a series of sparks or flames which would travel down the hollow nipple (upon which the cap was mounted) and lit the powder.

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  • Percussion caps varied in material and style. Generally, though, percussion caps were manufactured from brass or copper with one end sealed and one end open to allow it to be mounted onto the nipple. The sealed end contained a shock-sensitive explosive which, when struck by the hammer, would ignite the powder in the cartridge through a series of sparks or flames which would travel down the hollow nipple (upon which the cap was mounted) and lit the powder.
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  • Percussion caps varied in material and style. Generally, though, percussion caps were manufactured from brass or copper with one end sealed and one end open to allow it to be mounted onto the nipple. The sealed end contained a shock-sensitive explosive which, when struck by the hammer, would ignite the powder in the cartridge through a series of sparks or flames which would travel down the hollow nipple (upon which the cap was mounted) and lit the powder. Percussion caps would also vary in size, generally to fit to the size of the nipple. This meant that a variety of caps became available, designed for both pistols and rifles. Sizes would also vary due to the amount of explosive was needed to ignite the powder. A percussion cap was most often used with a paper cartridge (as it was the simplest way to ensure the ignition of the powder) although the basic concept would be integrated into modern metallic cartridges.
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