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20 Ga. Forager Shotshell for M1881 Shotgun

Item #: Z7788

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Z7788 20 Ga. Forager Shotshell for M1881 Shotgun

Description: Nice example of a 20 Ga. Model 1881 Trapdoor Forager shotgun cartridge. These shotshells were issued to troops out West to supplement their rations with small game. This example was reloaded at some point. It has a small brass Winchester primer and a fiber wad in the case mouth holding the contents in place. This example still has quite a bit of the tin plating with some tarnish/oxidation around the case mouth. The shell itself was manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal in November of 1897.

Headstamp: "F / 11 97 / No. 20”

Measures: OAL 2.563” RD .752” HD .698”

Reference: "History of Modern US Small Arms Ammunition" Vol. 1 by Hackley, Woodin, and Scranton Pg. 255-256

Price: $85.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$85.00 USD

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