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dnovo
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Name That Cartridge?
08/03/08 12:18 AM

Okay, this one puzzles me. Below are two shots of a Westley Richards Fixed Lock showing the Receiver and the underside of the barrels with the proof marks and load data. What the heck is it? I can see the "32" and 20 grs of presumably cordite as the max load, but what cartridge? "32?" Not a British load, obviously. 32-40 Winchester? 32 Winchester Special? I have seen a few doubles chambered for the 32-40 from the time at and after WW I but never a WR. I was wondering if those of you more astute than I at reading these marks can offer an answer, and figure out the appropriate proof load as, even if a 32-40, I doubt if the current 'cowboy loads' will regulate properly and handloading may be the order of the day.

Thanks Dave

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Edited by dnovo (08/03/08 12:22 AM)

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Name That Cartridge?	dnovo	08/03/08 12:18 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	Huvius	08/03/08 02:23 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	500Nitro	08/03/08 05:47 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	CptCurl	08/03/08 06:18 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	500Nitro	08/03/08 06:27 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	dnovo	08/03/08 07:17 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	CptCurl	08/03/08 07:25 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	Marrakai	08/03/08 11:34 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	dnovo	09/03/08 12:52 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	Huvius	08/03/08 11:24 AM
Re: Name That Cartridge?	xausa	08/03/08 01:58 AM

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