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Scarce .38-44 W.R.A. Cartridge

Item #: Z5953

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Z5953 Scarce .38-44 W.R.A. Cartridge

Description: Very nice, .38 Special cartridge manufactured for use in the Smith & Wesson large frame .38-44 and the .38.44 Outdoorsman. These used the .38 Special high velocity loads. The bullet is seated about 1 mm high. There are a few very small oxidation spots and one shallow dent above the casing cannelure. Please see photos. This cartridge comes with a sheet showing three lots were manufactured between October of 1935 and March of 1936 with one additional lot manufactured in July of 1940. All use Bullseye powder and a 158 grain bullet with a staynless primer. This cartridge has a round nose jacketed bullet. This cartridge comes with a lot sheet from WCF Publications Inc.

Headstamp: Impressed "W.R.A. / 38-44”

Measures: OAL 1.542” CL 1.115” RD .434” .377” CM .363” BD.354”

Price: $150.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$150.00 USD

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