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.38-40 W.C.F. Board Dummy Cartridge by Winchester

Item #: Z6975

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Z6975 .38-40 W.C.F. Board Dummy Cartridge by Winchester

Description: Nice "board dummy” example known as the .38 or .38-40 W.C.F. cartridge. These were manufactured for the Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle. It has a wooden dowel on the interior and two holes punched on the board side. It has a flat nose lead bullet, a brass case, and a copper primer. Nice example with plenty of lacquer left.

Headstamp: "W.R.A.Co. / 38 W.C.F.”

Measures: OAL 1.595” CL 1.311” RD .520” HD .464” CM .411” BDaCM .401”

Reference: "W.R.A.Co. Headstamped Cartridges and Their Variations” Shuey Vol. 1 Pg. 284-286

Price: $35.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$35.00 USD

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