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Different 38-55's?

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17 January 2009, 04:01
cobrajet
Different 38-55's?
Ran across a couple pieces of brass today and both are 38-55's but they are quite different in size and shape. Both are stamped 38-55 but the smaller headed one has WIN and WRA. The larger of the two just has UMC on the headstamp. The larger one has a shoulder, although very slight and the other one is pretty much a straight wall case. Any help would be appreciated!
17 January 2009, 04:37
Cheechako
Are you sure that one is not headstamped 38-56 ? Some dimensions (rim diameter, case length, etc) would help. Also, the full headstamp.

Ray


Arizona Mountains
17 January 2009, 05:12
cobrajet
You are correct Cheech, the larger one is in fact stamped 38-56. Thanks for pointing this out.