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.56-50 Spencer Cartridge, Raised SAW Headstamp

Item #: Z6489

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Z6489 .56-50 Spencer Cartridge, Raised SAW Headstamp

Description: Scarce example with the faint but desirable raised "SAW” headstamp. This example is in nice shape with a lightly oxidized bullet and a copper case with spots. These were manufactured by Sage Ammunition Works of Middletown, Connecticut. They manufactured rimfire cartridges between 1864-1866. This cartridge was used in the M1865 Spencer carbine. A hard-to-find variant!

Headstamp: Raised "SAW”

Measures: OAL 1.606” CL 1.159” RD .644” HD .563” CM .502” BDaCM .489”

Reference: "The Rimfire Cartridge in the United States & Canada” Barber Pg. 35

Price: $145.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$145.00 USD

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