Cartridges - Cartridge Collector

45 DARDICK AUXILIARY CHAMBER

Sep 3, 2015 | IMPERIAL HANDGUN, IMPERIAL HANDGUN .45" UP TO .499"

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9.3 X 59R KOEFFLER

Sep 1, 2015 | METRIC MILITARY RIFLE, METRIC MILITARY 9mm UP TO 9.99mm

From an older IAA Forum post: - These are calibre reduction experimentals for a Remington breech-loading rifle proposed by a Danish designer whose correct name apparently is Adolph Keifler, but also written as “Koifler”, “Koiffler” and “Koeffler”....

358 BELLM

Sep 1, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING .35 UP TO .399", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

Based on the 444 Marlin case, the 358 Bellm was developed by Don Shearer, Littleton, CO. and mainly for use in T/C Contenders.

2-R LOVELL

Aug 26, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING UP TO .249", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

358 BARNES-JOHNSON EXPRESS

Aug 15, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING .35 UP TO .399", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

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9,1 X 34 LAPUA POLICE

Aug 14, 2015 | METRIC MILITARY RIFLE, METRIC MILITARY 9mm UP TO 9.99mm

This was a Finnish development from the late 1990’s when a specialised unit from the Finnish Police called the Bear Gang (“Karhukopla”) contracted with Lapua for the development of a specialised carbine for short-range urban SWAT type use. The parameters...

25-35 WINCHESTER

Aug 11, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING .25" TO .299", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

The .25-35 Winchester, or WCF (Winchester Center Fire) was introduced in 1895 by Winchester for the Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle. The case was based on the .30-30 cartridge.

25-35 ACKLEY IMPROVED

Aug 5, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING .25" TO .299", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

Very old wildcat that was already offered by Ackley in 1941 as a standard design to be used in re-barrelled 22 Savage rifles when it became illegal to hunt with the 22 Savage in many US states. It gave hunters an affordable alternative for single shot and...

45 CVR

Aug 3, 2015 | IMPERIAL HANDGUN, IMPERIAL HANDGUN .45" UP TO .499"

Concept cartridge by Christian von Rautenkranz. It is based on a shortened 45 Win Mag case but there are no guns in existence for this cartridge. PFH = Ponts Farm House

22 – 6mm REMINGTON

Aug 3, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING UP TO .249", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

6mm Remington case necked to .22 cal. This is effectively the same as the 224 Texas Trophy Hunter with minor shoulder differences

9 X 99 FRENCH XPL

Aug 1, 2015 | METRIC MILITARY RIFLE, METRIC MILITARY 9mm UP TO 9.99mm

This was part of a ballistic study done by France based on the 50 Browning case.

358 BARNES SUPREME

Aug 1, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING .35 UP TO .399", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

This is the same as the rest of the Barnes Supreme series with a full length magnum case, minimum taper and a sharper shoulder.

22-3000 GRIFFIN & HOWE

Jul 26, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING UP TO .249", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

358 APOLLO MAGNUM

Jul 15, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING .35 UP TO .399", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

Old wildcat dating from the mid 60’s and is based on the 300 Win Mag necked up to .358 cal. and is also known as the 358/300 Win Mag. From the Firearms Forum it states that the .358 Apollo is stamped 358/300 HARP with the rifles made by Harrison Taylor Harp from...

25-25 STEVENS

Jul 10, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING .25" TO .299", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

GREENER MULTI-BALL

22-284 WINCHESTER

Jul 7, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING UP TO .249", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

This is the 6.5-284 Win case necked down to .22cal. that was developed by Callum Ferguson and is capable of reaching 5,000 fps

45 COWBOY SPECIAL

Jul 3, 2015 | IMPERIAL HANDGUN, IMPERIAL HANDGUN .45" UP TO .499"

The 45 Cowboy Special was designed specifically for the Cowboy Action Game and is a shortened version of the 45 Colt cartridge for use with low velocity lead bullets with minimal recoil. The shorter case of the 45 Cowboy Special make it an ideal cartridge over the...

9 X 90 HECKLER & KOCH

Jul 1, 2015 | METRIC MILITARY RIFLE, METRIC MILITARY 9mm UP TO 9.99mm

This was the second long range sniper development after the 9 x 77mm did not meet the criteria set by H&K. These cartridges were also manufactured by MEN and were based on the 50 Browning case but ultimately the project did not meet the design standards and was...

356 WINCHESTER

Jul 1, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING .35 UP TO .399", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

The 356 Winchester was introduced in 1982 for their Model 94 XTR lever action rifle and is basically a rimmed version of the 358 Winchester that Winchester launched in 1955. It never gained any loyal following and Winchester ceased production of the M94 XTR altogether...

22-250 REMINGTON

Jun 26, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING UP TO .249", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

The 22-250 cartridge has a long and rich history with century-old roots, and the fact that it remains popular today bears witness to its fine design – and a bit of good fortune. Way back in 1915, the 250 Savage made its appearance on the shooting scene. Designed by...

25-20 WINCHESTER CF

Jun 10, 2015 | IMPERIAL SPORTING .25" TO .299", IMPERIAL SPORTING RIFLE

700 H&H NITRO EXPRESS

Jun 10, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

The 700 Nitro was developed in 1988 by Jim Bell and William Feldstein and built by Holland & Holland. Feldstein had tried unsuccessfully to get H&H to build a .600 Nitro Express for him, but they had already ceased production and at that stage was not...

600 NITRO EXPRESS

Jun 10, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

This was a Jeffery & Co. development in 1903 as a smokeless alternative to the 4 and 8 Bore Black Powder rifles for use in Africa. The first two specimens were made by BELL, with the last one by Bertrams Australia as a commemorative for Deutsche Waffen Journal ...

700/577 SAHAR 3 ¾”

Jun 10, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

This was the second rifle, after the 500 RAFIKI that was commissioned by the late Rafik Hariri, President of Lebanon. The 700/577 SAHAR was made for his son Saad.

577 REWA (HOLLAND’S 600/577)

Jun 10, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Based on the 600 Nitro necked to 577 and was made for His Highness Martand Singh, the Maharajah of Rewa around 1929. The last specimen is from the Imperial box with the 750gr. RN.

577 3¼” NITRO EXPRESS

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

577 3¼” NITRO FOR BLACK POWDER

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

577 3¼” BLACK POWDER EXPRESS

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Shown until the 1903 Kynoch catalogue, but not after that. Rifles were offered up to about 1925.

577 3¼” COILED BLACK POWDER

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Early version of the longer case 577

577 3″ NITRO EXPRESS

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Hand made case with a very "blunt" lead bullet

577 3″ NITRO FOR BLACK POWDER

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

577 3″ DRAWN BLACK POWDER EXPRESS

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

This was the most popular case length in .577

577 2 ¾” NITRO EXPRESS

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

This second version is a proof load. The double "C" on the first specimen denotes a full cordite load as opposed to "LC" or Light Cordite on the Nitro for BP version. The dummy cartridge with empty red primer pocket is by Kynamco. ...

577 2 ¾” NITRO FOR BLACK POWDER

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Third specimen is loaded with a lead ball, probably a gallery/shorter range load, The next one has a Jacob's tube or explosive cap fitted. The first as well as the last specimen both have a steel cap.

577 2 ¾” DRAWN BLACK POWDER EXPRESS

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

577 2 ¾” COILED BLACK POWDER

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Early load with this case length and also progressed to a drawn case and eventually a Nitro for Black Powder load. The first full specimen is a board dummy. The bullet is held by a small steel pin.

577 2 ½” DRAWN BLACK POWDER EXPRESS

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Drawn case version of the 2 ½" coiled case. These were early loads but was replaced by the longer versions.

577 2 ½” COILED

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Standard iron base disk riveted to the base cup and case by a hollow primer pocket crimped on both ends.

577 2″ COILED

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

577 1½” DRAWN BLACK POWDER

Jun 6, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Same as the specimen on p. 147 of Fleming, this was probably interchangeable with the 577 Snider

45 COLT REVOLVER M.1909

Jun 3, 2015 | IMPERIAL HANDGUN, IMPERIAL HANDGUN .45" UP TO .499"

This was called the Cal .45 revolver ball Cartridge Model of 1909 for Single and Double Action revolvers. It was developed from an earlier modified Colt round in order to standardise a cartridge able to function in both the newly manufactured double action revolver...

20/577 ALEXANDER HENRY NITRO FOR BLACK POWDER

May 30, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

This was a proprietary cartridge designed by the well known Scottish firm of Alexander Henry. It is a 2 3/4" 20-gauge brass shotgun cartridge that is necked down to accept a .577 bullet. Proof Load

20/577 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS

May 30, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

This is the earlier black powder version of the 20/577 ALEXANDER HENRY, loaded with a lead paper patched bullet with copper tube.

505 GIBBS

May 30, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Introduced by George Gibbs in 1911 OPM South Africa Hand stamped, probably by Stewart

500 RAFIKI

May 29, 2015 | BRITISH SPORTING .50" UPWARDS, BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

RAFIKI means "FRIEND" is Swahili, but that is not the origin of the name for this cartridge. According to THE EXPLORA, it is a remake of the .500 No. 100 4-1/8", which was never produced. The rifle was requested by and named after Rafik Hariri, who was...