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Antique Cartridges - Cartridges - Spencer Carbine, Rifle, & Sporting Rifle Cartridges

.56-52 Spencer Rimfire Cartridge – Four Tick Marks

Item #: Z9709

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Z9709 .56-52 Spencer Rimfire Cartridge – Four Tick Marks

Description: Nice example of an early .56-52 Spencer rimfire cartridge. The .56-52 (also known as the No. 52 rimfire) was introduced in early 1865. The manufacturer of this particular example is unknown.

This round features a flat-tipped bullet with two exposed grease grooves (cannelures). The bullet is roll-crimped into a slightly bottlenecked copper case. Notably, the head shows four tick marks—three are prominent, while one is very light.

The cartridge could be chambered in both the M1860 Spencer carbine and rifle, as well as the M1865 carbine. This example displays minimal oxidation on the bullet, with only a slight flat bump on the side of the nose. The copper case has darkened with age and shows some spotting.

Headstamp: None with four tick marks.

Measures: OAL 1.653” CL .955” RD .640” HD .560” CM .532” BDaCM .539”

Reference: "The History of Rimfire Cartridges in America 1852-2022” Behling Pgs. 39-42

Price: $30.00 UPS Shipping Required

Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb

Your Price$30.00 USD

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