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sliphammer
03-17-2020, 07:22 PM
I thought this might be an experimental cartridge? 45 cal., copper case same length as 45-90 Sharps & WCF

https://i.imgur.com/WOAjRBHl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/DiLYO0ll.jpg

salpal48
03-17-2020, 07:36 PM
It is a 45-80- 500 sharpshooter total length 61MM(2.40"). adopter 1880- 1884 appox. made @ Frankford Arsenal

Winger Ed.
03-17-2020, 07:41 PM
I Frankford Arsenal

Beat me to it.

The numbers are month & year of production.

sliphammer
03-18-2020, 02:11 AM
Thanks gents - sounds like an interesting round