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8 Ga. “TRAP” Shotshell by U.M.C.
Item #: Z8375
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Z8375 8 Ga. "TRAP” Shotshell by U.M.C.
Description: Nice example of a large size 8 Ga. "TRAP” shotshell manufactured by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. This example has a white/blue top wad with black print. It has a green paper case with a two-piece cup with a No. 3 copper primer. A nice example with plenty of the original green color on the paper case. The cup has a ghost image of where a price tag was at one point.
Headstamp: "U.M.C.CO. / No 8 / TRAP”
Wad: "DUPONT / 6 / 2-6 / U.M.C.CO.”
Measures: OAL 3” or 3.050” RD 1.022” HD .928”
Reference: "Rare and Unusual Shotshells in the United States” Frederickson & Nedza Pg. 84 (Circa 1891+)




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