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ndnchf
04-21-2020, 08:14 AM
I have a Remington rolling block chambered for the 58 Roberts cartridge. Its a hoot to shoot. Knowing I have this rifle, a collector friend gave me this nice original 58 cartridge. While its not a 58 Roberts, I believe it to be a .58 musket/carbine cartridge made by Frankford Arsenal.

Here are the specs:
OAL - 1.713"
Case length - .1.225"
Rim diameter - .748"
Rim thickness - .075"
Bullet diameter ahead of case mouth - .588"

I think it is Benet primed.

What do you guys think? Pictured with my .58 Roberts cartridge.

Nobade
04-21-2020, 09:55 AM
Neat!

NoZombies
04-21-2020, 10:13 AM
Sure looks Bennet primed to me. Pretty cool

Earlwb
04-21-2020, 12:04 PM
Nice find. You defintely don't see them very often.