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.58 Benet-Primed Cartridge with Three Crimps

Item #: Z7590

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Z7590 .58 Benet-Primed Cartridge with Three Crimps

Description: Here is another variant of the scarcer three crimp .58 Benet-primed cartridges. It has a copper case, a lead bullet, and a copper cup. Typically, you will these with two crimps holding the cup in the base of the casing. This example has three crimps spaced .281” apart and .264” up from the base. The center of the head is raised, like the .58 "Button Head” cartridges. This example has a lightly oxidized bullet and a spotted case with light scratches on one side. There are a few very small, nominal dents.

Headstamp: None

Measures: OAL 1.703” CL 1.214” RD .728” HD .657” CM .625” BDaCM .591”

Reference: "The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition” Hoyem Vol. 2 Pg. 39

Price: $95.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$95.00 USD

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