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.38 Extra Long Rimfire Cartridge by U.S.C.Co.

Item #: Z8426

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Z8426 .38 Extra Long Rimfire Cartridge by U.S.C.Co.

Description: Decent example of the .38 extra-long rimfire cartridge manufactured by the United States Cartridge Company. These were used in a variety or rifles including the Ballard, Remington, Howard, Robinson, and several single-shot rifles. This cartridge has a round nose bullet with a single raised band just above the case mouth. A decent example with two elongated shallow dents on opposite sides of the cartridge.

Headstamp: Raised "US” within a depressed circle.

Measures: OAL 1.959” CL 1.500” RD .434” HD .378” CM .375” BDaCM .378”

Reference: "The American Cartridge” Suydam Pg. 86 No. 3

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