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Antique Cartridges - Cartridges - Spencer Carbine, Rifle, & Sporting Rifle Cartridges

.56-56 Spencer Cartridge with Raised “U” Headstamp

Item #: Z6652

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Z6652 .56-56 Spencer Cartridge with Raised "U” Headstamp

Description: Scarce .56-56 Spencer carbine and rifle cartridge manufactured by The Union Metallic Cartridge Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This example has the scarce raised "U” headstamp with the broken "U” caused by a broken bunter. The very bottom of the "U” has a break. This is a nice example with an evenly oxidized bullet and a spotted case. The raised "U” headstamp was used for a very short period of time.

Headstamp: Raised and Broken "U” within an impressed circle.

Measures: OAL 1.537” CL .885” RD .642” HD .559” CM .558” BDaCM .544”

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

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$295.00 USD

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