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Antique Cartridges - Cartridges - Foreign Manufactured Cartridges

.577/.450 Snider Martini Henry Converted Blank Cartridge

Item #: Z7477

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.577/.450 Snider Martini Henry Converted Blank Cartridge

Description: Nice example of a .577 converted blank cartridge that could be used in the .577 Snider or the .577/.450 Martini Henry. This example has a brass case, reinforcement ring, and brass cup. It features an iron head with a brass battery cup and a copper primer. This variant was manufactured using a .577/.450 Martini Henry case and is crimped on the nose holding the powder charge in place. A nice example of what is known as a converted blank. The numbers "826" are written on the edge of the brass cup and could be removed if desired.

Headstamp: None

Measures: OAL 1.798” RD .743” HD .661”

Reference: "The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition” Hoyem Vol. 4 Pg. 107 Variant

Price: $25.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$25.00 USD

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