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.56/45 Experimental N.P.E. Case by Winchester (1875)

Item #: Z6965

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Z6965 .56/45 Experimental N.P.E. Case by Winchester (1875)

Description: Rare new primed empty case for the experimental .56-45 cartridge by Winchester. Foster states, "Somewhere around 1875 Winchester apparently had a new gun in mind, for there was developed a series of cartridges of peculiar nomenclature, the .56/45, .56/42, .50/40, and .50/38.” The full cartridge would have a round nose paper patched bullet with a 1.75” brass case, and brass primer.

Headstamp: None

Measures: OAL 1.761” RD .620” HD .560”

Reference: "Winchester’s "Forgotten” Cartridges, 1866-1900” Foster No. 39

Price: $295.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$295.00 USD

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