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Early .45-70 Berdan Primed Reloadable Cartridge (R/4/77/F)

Item #: Z8415

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Z8415 Early .45-70 Berdan Primed Reloadable Cartridge (R/4/77/F)

Description: Nice example of the early .45-70 reloadable centerfire rifle cartridge. Most cartridges at this time were still using the internal Benet-primer. HWS states this cartridge was often referred to as the "Moore Solid Anvil Reloading Primer.” This example is in excellent shape with a few spots on the copper case.

Headstamp: "R/4/77/F”

Measures: OAL 2.567” CL 2.088” RD .603” HD .503” CM .473” BDaCM .455”

Reference: "History of Modern U.S. Military Small Arms Ammunition” Vol. 1 Hackley, Woodin, & Scranton Pg. 201

Price: $60.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb

Your Price$60.00 USD

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