07 November 2003, 13:50
Wildcat Crazy.32-70 USN
There is a reference to the 32-70 USN cartridge
being loaded with smokeless powder by Winchester
in 1893.Winchester,The Gun That Won The West,by
Harold F.Williamson{page 448}. Anyone know anything about it?
WC
07 November 2003, 20:41
muzzaWC -
there is a brief mention and specimen illustration on p.73 of Hoyem Vol 4 . It appears as tho this is a very scarce cartridge , as the information is scant to say the least. No mention of propellant powder. Not much help , but all I have at present .
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09 November 2003, 04:21
Wildcat CrazyI found the following info on the"Curtis Steinhauer"web site;straight taper case,.554 rim,
base .478,neck .358,case length 2.53,bullet dia..328,loaded length 3.27,bullet is 245gr.full patch.
I don't know which weapon it was chambered in.
WC
09 November 2003, 04:45
Wildcat CrazyDoes anyone have the book"WRA Headstamped Cartridges And Their Variations}By Daniel L Shuey?
The .32-70 USN is listed on page 239.
WC