Rare Phoenix Metallic Cartridge Co. 38 Rimfire Multi- Ball Cartridge

This very interesting 38 long rim. Fire multiball cartridge is loaded with three round balls in a green paper wrapper with slits in side and top. This was loaded by Phoenix Metallic cartridge Co (1873-1891) and is shown on page 113 of Barber's Rimfire Cartridge in the United States & Canada. Page 116 of same volume shows an X-ray of this round. The case is copper, with no headstamp. This ammo remains in very good condition with light stains on case and nice color on paper.  This listing is for a lot of 2 rounds.