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10 Ga. Raised U.M.C.CO. Bridgeport Shotshell

Item #: Z7154

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Z7154 10 Ga. Raised U.M.C.CO. Bridgeport Shotshell

Description: Early light brown 10 Ga. N.P.E. shotshell manufactured by The Union Metallic Cartridge Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. This example has a light brown hull with very little soiling. It has the 1870’s Orcutt copper primer. A nice example of an early U.M.C. shotshell!

Headstamp: Raised "U.M.C.CO / No 10 / BRIDGEPORT CT”

Measures: OAL 2.847” Cup Height .349”

Reference: "Rare and Unusual Shotshells in the United States” Frederickson & Nedza Pg. 66 (Circa 1872+)

Reference: "The Shotshell in the United States” Iverson Pg. 177

Price: $35.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$35.00 USD

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