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.40-70-330 2 ¼” Sharps Necked Cartridge by U.M.C.

Item #: Z7605

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Z7605 .40-70-330 2 ¼” Sharps Necked Cartridge by U.M.C.

Description: Nice clean example of the .40-70-330 Sharps cartridge. This example was manufactured by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. It has a flat nose .40 paper patched lead bullet, a brass case, and a brass primer. A nice clean example with a little spotting on the case and light soiling on the paper patch.

Headstamp: None

Measures: OAL 3.055” CL 2.254” RD .601” HD .502” CM .422” BDaCM .403”

Reference: "The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition” Hoyem Vol. 4 Pg. 26

Price: $25.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$25.00 USD

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