31 May 2003, 05:36
StrawbossNewton cartridge info
Looking for information on Newton rifles and cartridges for a research project. Barrel length, caliber, sighting, stock style, any unusual or custom features, or headstamp info on brass, date of manufacure, pictures would be very helpful.
31 May 2003, 12:05
IconoclastDon, beyond what one might find in Cartridges of the World - not the best source, I cannot help you on the ammo, but an inquiry to the Int'l Ammunition Assoc. might give you some help. On the firearms themselves, I suspec there people on this site, but in other forums, who could help and I would also recommend both "Ask the Experts" and "General Discussion" at Gunbroker.com; some real good and knowledgeable people there.
31 May 2003, 16:22
StrawbossIconoclast, thanks for the lead. I'll do that.
31 May 2003, 18:37
Tony WilliamsI have .256, .30 and .35 Newton cartridges in my collection.
They are headstamped as follows:
N.A.Co. (at 12 o'clock) .256N. (at 6 o'clock)
WESTERN (at 12 o'clock) .30 NEWT. (at 6 o'clock)
WESTERN (at 12 o'clock) .35 NEWT. (at 6 o'clock)
Hope this helps.
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forum01 June 2003, 09:16
StrawbossTony, yes it does. Thanks so much. Do you have any idea as to date of manufacture? I don't know if you have just one cartridge or might have the original package.
01 June 2003, 10:11
<thender>I've got one .35 Newton oddity... It's H/S "WESTERN .35 NEWT." The oddity lies in the bullet. It is a solid BRASS round nose with two "rings" at the bottom and case neck area. I never have found any info on this particular specimen.
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01 June 2003, 15:14
HockeyPuckI have a Newton Arms rifle chambered in .256 Newton. I have a few original cartridges, but shoot ones formed from either .30-06 or .270 Winchester. Are you looking for serial numbers, photos, range data...?
Regards,
HockeyPuck
03 June 2003, 07:30
StrawbossHockyPuck you have PM. Any info would be appreciated.
04 June 2003, 05:31
StrawbossThender, can you provide a picture of this unusual bullet?
04 June 2003, 06:15
<thender>I don't have a way of posting a picture on this forum.... Says I need an URL to load it from and I don't have a websight of my own
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04 June 2003, 15:56
StrawbossThender I sent you an email.
Special thanks to all who've contributed. I really appreciate your help. There still seems to be a great deal of respect for these old designs amongst knowledgeable shooters.
Don -
I have some information on some of the Newton cartridges , if you want I can scan it and send it to you direct, or just give you the references and you may be able to locate the appropriate books . I doubt I have anything that Hockeypuck doesnt have but you never know . Interesting query , good to see a few more guys involved .