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.40-60 Marlin “Board Dummy” Cartridge by W.R.A.Co.

Item #: Z7247

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Z7247 .40-60 Marlin "Board Dummy” Cartridge by W.R.A.Co.

Description: Nice clean example of the .40-60 Marlin "board dummy” cartridge. These were used in the Marlin 1881 and 1895 lever-action rifles. This example has a flat nose bullet, a 2.1” brass case, and a #1 oval copper primer. It does not have a wood rod on the interior and two holes punched on the board side. A nice early example with plenty of original lacquer and a few spots. This one came in labeled as "From 1884 Board.”

Headstamp: "W.R.A.Co. / .40-60 MAR.”

Measures: OAL 2.426” CL 2.110” RD .600” HD .503” CM .420” BDaCM .383”

Reference: "Cartridges of the World” 17th Edition Pg. 204

Reference: "W.R.A.Co. Headstamped Cartridge and Their Variations” Shuey Vol. 2, Pgs. 18-19

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$80.00 USD

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