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.40-70 Sharps Necked “Board Dummy” Cartridge by W.R.A.Co.

Item #: Z7257

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Z7257 .40-70 Sharps Necked "Board Dummy” Cartridge by W.R.A.Co.

Description: Nice .40-70 Sharps necked "board dummy” cartridge by Winchester. Per Shuey, these were used in the Sharps Model 1874 mid-range rifles. The headstamped version appears in the Winchester catalogue in 1887 and is gone by 1917. This example has a flat nose lead bullet with a paper patch, a 2.25” brass case, and a #1 oval brass primer. There are three holes on the board side. Two are for the board and one is a small singular punch crimp. A nice overall example with a soiled paper patch. This example retains quite a bit of the original lacquer finish.

Headstamp: "W.R.A.CO. / 40-70

Measures: OAL 3.020” CL 2.246” RD .591” HD .502” CM .427” BDaCM .400”

Reference: "W.R.A.Co. Headstamped Cartridge and Their Variations” Shuey Vol. 2, Pg. 24

Reference: "Cartridges of the World” 17th Edition Pg. 206

Price: $55.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$55.00 USD

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