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.56-50 Spencer Rimfire Cartridge

Item #: Z8976

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Z8976 .56-50 Spencer Rimfire Cartridge

Description: Nice example of a .56-50 Spencer rimfire variant. This cartridge was primarily used in the Model 1865 Spencer carbine, though it was also compatible with a few other firearms chambered for the ".50 Carbine” cartridge.

This example features a flat-nose bullet crimped into a copper case with a slight cylindrical throat or neck. The case has three bullet seating crimps, typical of .56-50 production variants.

The bullet shows minimal oxidation, and the case exhibits light spotting throughout. Notably, there are two small tick marks on the head. A very presentable example of a .56-50 Spencer cartridge with a lightly necked copper case.

Headstamp: None, two tic marks are present.

Measures: OAL 1.619” CL 1.165” RD .639” HD .562” CM .517” BDaCM .503” Weight 480-grains.

Reference: "The History of Rimfire Cartridges in America 1852-2022” Behling, Vol. 2, Pgs. 26-27, Plate 185, No. 4

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Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb

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