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Question on Gunpowder Stability



We recently found in a court case folder from the 1970's an envelope marked
"Exhibits".  It contained several unused buck shot shells.  My questions to
my archival associates are:  How stable is the gunpowder in these shells?
I've kept shells for 15 years or more, but could they present a hazard
after, let's say, a couple of centuries?  Any hints?

Thanks,

Art Dostie

Maine State Archives

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