The introduction of solid drawn brass cases for rifle cartridges was followed in 1887 with the similar "Cartridge S.A. Ball Martini Henry Carbine Solid Case Mark I" solid drawn brass carbine cartridge, whilst it retained the same 410 gr bullet it had a heavier loading of blackpowder. Following the introduction of a cordite rifle cartridge, the "Cartridge S.A. Ball Martini Henry Carbine Solid Case Cordite Mark I" was introduced in 1903. It was propelled by of cordite, the other major difference was a green paper used to patch the bullet