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Sturtevant Round Anvil 12A Shotshell by U.M.C.

Item #: Z6875

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Z6875 Sturtevant Round Anvil 12A Shotshell by U.M.C.

Description: Nice brass 12Ga. shotshell manufactured by The Union Metallic Cartridge Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. This example has the Round Sturtevant anvil which is pinned from the inside of the shell. You can push the anvil out to place a new primer on the anvil or to remove an old primer. An excellent example with a legible headstamp!

Headstamp: "U.M.C. CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN / 12A”

Measures: OAL 2.493” or 2.5” RD .869” HD .807”

Reference: "Rare and Unusual Shotshells in the United States” Frederickson & Nedza Pg. 199 12A Variant (Circa 1873+)

Recovered: Ex. David "Doc” Frederickson Collection

Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb

Your Price$35.00 USD

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