A cartridge (also called a round , sometimes a shell ) is a type of ammunition , consisting of a cylindrical casing (made of metal, usually brass ) that has inside of it a bullet , gunpowder and primer . It is made to fit neatly in the chamber of a gun. This kind of cartridge became usual in the 19th century.

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