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.45-85 W.C.F. Cartridge by Winchester (Express Bullet)

Item #: Z6900

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Z6900 .45-85 W.C.F. Cartridge by Winchester (Express Bullet)

Description: Excellent .45-85 cartridge manufactured by The Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Connecticut. These were introduced for the Winchester Model 1886 repeater and 1885 single-shot rifle. This example has a flat nose hollow point express bullet with a brass and primer. An excellent example that appears to be right out of a box!

Headstamp: "W.R.A.Co. / 45-85 W.C.F.”

Measures: OAL 2.769” CL 2.403” RD .604” HD .503” CM .476” BDaCM .455”

Reference: "The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition” Hoyem Vol. 4 Pg. 86

Reference: "Cartridges of the World” 17th Edition Pg. 227

Price: $40.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb

Your Price$40.00 USD

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