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.38 Extra Long Ballard “Board Dummy” Cartridge

Item #: Z7581

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Z7581 .38 Extra Long Ballard "Board Dummy” Cartridge

Description: Nice example of the .38 Extra-Long Ballard "board dummy” cartridge. These were used in the Ballard No. 2 sporting rifles starting in the mid to late 1870’s. This example has a round nose bullet with a single knurled cannelure. The brass case has two holes on the board side as well as a single punch crimp near the case mouth to hold the bullet in place. This example doesn’t have a wood rod insert. A nice variant of the .38 Extra-Long Ballard "board dummy” cartridge!

Headstamp: None

Measures: OAL 2.072” CL 1.620” RD .440” HD .376” CM .378” BDaCM .362”

Reference: "Cartridges of the World” 17th Edition Pg. 198

Price: $15.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$15.00 USD

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