Poudre MC30

[pzgr40]

I am currently working on a French shrappnel cartridge for the 40mm m1879 gatling gun. According to the description the shellcase is filled with " poudre MC30". What does this powder look like and what is it's dimensions.

Regards, DJH

 

[MINENAZ16]

Hello DJH,

What I have (it's a black powder 75%/12.5%/12.5%) :

 

[pzgr40]

Thank you vey much, that's very helpful.
Regards, DJH

 

[Bellifortis]

Hi @Minenaz16,
thats very intersting. This is a very fast burning powder and I wonder how this square shape was realized with black powder cake.
Regards,
Bellifortis.