Caps in Arsenal Packs

[wajohnson12]

Please forgive me if this has been covered. Yes, I've used the search function, but to no avail.

I know 12 caps were issued with each federal arsenal pack of cartridges. My question is, were those caps placed on the side of the cartridges and then made into a pack? Or were they, perhaps placed on top? I have great difficulty (read - I can't do it) with getting the packs to fit in the lower part of my tins when I place the caps on the side.

Please feel free to opine or point me in the right direction for resource material.

Thank you!

[LibertyHallVols]

Re: Caps in Arsenal Packs

Here's a good thread on arsenal packs:

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?21345-Cartridge-Packs

Another great article that answers the question, but it has type-o:

http://www.4thuscok.org/notes/cartridge.html

Place the string, paper, and ten cartridges into the box (photo 10).
Note: the paper's long length is marked A. Fold over the top sides and then fold over one end - like wrapping a gift (photo 11).
Place the tube of cartridges (Wrong! Edit: This should say "caps") in the open end of the pack, fold and close the remaining end, and tie off (photo 12).
Tie the pack off in the long direction, cut and trim excess string (optional) and apply a label (also optional) (photo 13).

[wajohnson12]

Re: Caps in Arsenal Packs

Thank you! Exactly what I needed!

[Jimmayo]

Re: Caps in Arsenal Packs

Maybe this will help.

[wajohnson12]

Re: Caps in Arsenal Packs

Very helpful! Thank you Jim!