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.56-46 Spencer Rimfire Cartridge F.V.V.&Co.

Item #: Z6378

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Z6378 .56-46 Spencer Rimfire Cartridge F.V.V.&Co.

Description: Nice .56-46 Spencer rimfire cartridge with a short-necked case. This example was manufactured by Fitch Van Vechten & Company of New York, New York. This was a partnership between Josiah Fitch and Junius Van Vechten. They manufactured rimfire cartridges between 1864-1865. The case on this example was cleaned years ago. It has a flat nose bullet with three cannelures and a copper casing. The headstamp is an "F.V.V&Co” in a depression.

Headstamp: Impressed "F.V.V&Co”

Measures: OAL 1.608” CL .930” RD .645” HD .561” CM .474” BDaCM .472”

Reference: "The Rimfire Cartridge in the United States & Canada” Barber Pg. 25

Price: $65.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$65.00 USD

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