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10 Ga. N.P.E. Shotshell Chicago Arms Company

Item #: Z7136

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Z7136 10 Ga. N.P.E. Shotshell Chicago Arms Company

Description: Very nice N.P.E gray paper 10 Ga. shotshell manufactured by The Chicago Arms Company of Chicago, Illinois. Iverson states that very little is known about this company. He does mention that it is a trade name used by The Meridan Firearms Company of Meridan, Connecticut. These shells can be found in 10 Ga. with two different cup heights. The cup height on this example is .305 tall. The gray paper case is even in color and the headstamp is crisp. There is no battery cup on this example.

Headstamp: "C.A.CO. / No 10”

Measures: OAL 2 7/8”

Reference: "Rare and Unusual Shotshells in the United States” Frederickson & Nedza Pg. 21 (Circa 1883+)

Reference: "The Shotshell in the United States” Iverson Pg. 64 (Circa 1880-1915)

Price: $20.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$20.00 USD

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