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.40-50 Sharps Straight Cartridge by Winchester

Item #: Z6508

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Z6508 .40-50 Sharps Straight Cartridge by Winchester

Description: Nice example with a flat nose paper patched bullet, a brass case, and a brass primer. This is the smallest of the Sharps cartridges and was introduced in 1879. It’s known as the .40-50-265 and as the .40-1 7/8” Sharps.

Headstamp: Impressed "W.R.A.Co. / 40-50 S.S.”

Measures: OAL 2.638” CL 1.880” RD .552” HD .450” CM .419” BDaCM .400”

Reference: "The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition” Hoyem Vol. 4 Pg. 26

Reference: "Cartridges of the World” 17th Edition Pg. 203

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Item # Z6508

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