Alcan #241 primers

[jim 44-40]

Any one know what the Alcan #241 primers were used for? Picked up a can at a gunshow.They measure .240 in diameter with my gauge, same as 209 primer.But they are shorter in height.just asking!

[skeettx]

Special Force primers

https://www.1bid.us/auction/115/item/alcan-shotshell-primers-no-241-six-tins-of-100-each-total-of-600-318932/

[jim 44-40]

Yep,saw that when I was surfing the web

[shaune509]

I believe they are BERDAN primers.
Shaune509

[jim 44-40]

Ya, I have a 20 gauge brass shell from Italy that takes a berdan primer.heading to reloading room to see if Alcan 241 will work in primer pocket.thank you

[jim 44-40]

Up date on primers,they have a anvil in them so not berdan.