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T55 – 5.7 X 33 DREYSE

Introduced circa 1890 by MUNITIONS UND WAFFENFABRIKEN, SÖMMERDA (M&W-S), this cartridge continued in production until circa 1920. It was relatively popular and served as a rook, carbine and target pistol cartridge. Unheadstamped versions of the cartridge are thought to have been produced by Dreyse prior to 1899. (Dixon Ref. T55)

#1 produced by M&W-S circa 1899-1901
#2 thought to be produced by DWM

#3 Rare version with DWM case number 468