.40-70 2.5” Sharps Straight Cartridge by Winchester
Item #: Z6546
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Z6546 .40-70 2.5” Sharps Straight Cartridge by Winchester
Description: Nice cartridge known as the .40-70-330 Sharps Straight or or the .40-65 Sharps. This example was manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. All the measurements line up with the .40-70 except for the rim diameter which lines up with the .40-50 Sharps Straight. This cartridge was introduced in 1876. It has a flat nose paper patched bullet and a brass case and primer. Nice clean example with a few very small surface dents or dings.
Headstamp: "W.R.A.Co. / 40-70 S.S.”
Measures: OAL 3.288” CL 2.504” RD .554” HD .449” CM .416” BDaCM .401”
Reference: "The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition” Hoyem Vol. 4 Pg. 26
Reference: "Cartridges of the World” 17th Edition Pg. 202-203
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Item # Z6546
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