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Anybody want 40-60 cartridges
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:01 pm
by Oldbrass
Visited a hunting partner today and he handed me 20 of these. I have never heard of this caliber. They're head stamped ( Rem-umc 40-60) gave them a shake and feel powder. If anyone wants them PM I'll ship No charge just hate to see them go to waste. Does anyone know history of this caliber?
Re: Anybody want 40-60 cartridges
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:47 pm
by BigAl52
Necked down 45-60. 1876 Winchester was chambered in it. It was hunting caliber but it didnt really have much success popularity wise and faded out around the 20th century. Those old 1876 Winchesters are very cool guns I think.
Re: Anybody want 40-60 cartridges
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:13 pm
by Oldbrass
Thanx Big al, I wonder how old these are
Re: Anybody want 40-60 cartridges
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:59 am
by Sir Henry
Oldbrass wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:13 pm
Thanx Big al, I wonder how old these are
1930’s or before would be my guess. I bet it still goes bang.
Re: Anybody want 40-60 cartridges
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:56 pm
by Oldbrass
Yes I bet they would, there's no sign of moisture contamination. Holding this in hand I bet it packs quite a wollup