In service, the coiled brass cases proved to be fragile and prone to sticking in the chamber, so in 1885 a solid drawn brass case was introduced, the "Cartridge S.A. Ball Martini Henry Rifle Solid Case Mark I". This was soon replaced by the "Cartridge S.A. Ball Martini Henry Rifle Solid Case Mark II" with a paper patch that did not extend so far up the bullet. The Mark II cartridge was replaced in British Army service by the .303 British from 1889, but remained in the service of colonial forces for many years.