.40-70 Peabody “What Cheer” Cartridge
Item #: Z6939
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Z6939 .40-70 Peabody "What Cheer” Cartridge
Description: Nice .40-70 "What Cheer” cartridge used in the Peabody-Martini target rifles. The "What Cheer” name is derived from the "What Cheer” rifle range located in Providence, Rhode Island. The different case sizes remained the same, but the powder and projectiles could be changed as needed. There are a variety of bullets and loads found in these cases. The original factory cartridges were manufactured by U.M.C. This example has a flat nose paper patched bullet, a brass case, and a brass Berdan primer. Nice example with a few spots on the case.
Headstamp: None
Measures: OAL 2.449” CL 1.671” RD .662” HD .579” CM .439” BDaCM .403”
Reference: "The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition” Hoyem Vol. 4 Pg. 71
Shipping Weight:
0.25 lb
Item # Z6939
Your Price $130.00 USD
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