The upper end of the paper case was rolled up and bounded together before the needle could strike the primer which was attached to the base of the bullet; its point then passed through the powder and hit the primer ahead.
The upper end of the paper case was rolled up. The upper end of the paper case was bounded together. The needle could strike the primer. This primer was attached to the base of the bullet. Its point then passed through the powder. Its point then hit the primer ahead.