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Scarce 20/18 Ga. U.M.C. Nitro Club Shotshell

Item #: Z7573

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Z7573 Scarce 20/18 Ga. U.M.C. Nitro Club Shotshell

Description: Nice example of the 18 Ga. "Nitro Club” paper shotshell with a 20 Ga. headstamp. This example has a white top wad, a pink paper case, a brass cup and battery cup, and a copper primer. Nice example with the scarcer 20 Ga. headstamp. There is light soiling, and the case color has faded on one side. There are a few spots on the side of the brass cup.

Headstamp: "U.M.C.CO. / No 20 / NITRO CLUB”

Top Wad: "18 / Infallible / ¾ C 7 ½ / U.M.C."

Measures: OAL 1.873” RD .784” HD .716” Cup Height .490”

Reference: "Rare and Unusual Shotshells in the United States” Frederickson & Nedza Pg. 74 (Circa 1913+)

Price: $135.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$135.00 USD

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