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20 Ga. Eley “Gastight” Pinfire Shotshell

Item #: Z7790

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Z7790 20 Ga. Eley "Gastight” Pinfire Shotshell

Description: Nice, 12 Ga. N.P.E. shotshell manufactured by Eley Brothers Ltd. of London. This example has a gray paper case and a brass cup and pin. This one has the "ELB” trademark shield and reads, "ELEY / GAS-TIGHT / CARTRIDGE CASE / Made in Great Britain.” A very clean example!

Headstamp: "ELEY LONDON / No 20 / GASTIGHT”

Measures: OAL 2.540” RD .720” HD .691”

Reference: "Eley Cartridges” Harding Pg. 152

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