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.56-56 Spencer Rimfire Cartridge Raised (U)

Item #: Z6370

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Z6370 .56-56 Spencer Rimfire Cartridge Raised (U)

Description: Very scarce .56-56 Spencer rimfire cartridge. This example has a raised "U” headstamp and was manufactured by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company for a very short period. The raised "U” has the crack at the bottom of the "U” from a broken bunter. This cartridge has a few very small dents, and the nose of the bullet has been whittled. A hard-to-find variant with the raised "U” and broken bunter!

Headstamp: Raised "U” within an impressed circle.

Measures: OAL 1.502” CL .870” RD .640” HD .558” CM .551” BDaCM .542”

Reference: "The Rimfire Cartridge in the United States & Canada” Barber Pg. 49

Price: $150.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$150.00 USD

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