Dog1029 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 I got this in a trade and it won't fit none of my reloading stuff can anyone give me info or help with this please. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas B. Wolfson, SASS #11104 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Those are two examples of early production ammo. I have three boxes myself. There is NO EXTRACTOR GROOVE. The rim is only marginally larger than the case body. It has been said that without an extractor grooved small rim diameter, that is a primary reason pistol caliber rifles of the time were not chambered for this caliber. Case design is also weak at the body to rim area compared to the modern brass used today. Loading presses use the extractor groove to hold the brass in the shell plate. Remember, 44WCF was developed by a rifle producing company and therefore was designed as such. Colt first chambered the 1873 in 44WCF in I believe 1876 to increase sales of their pistols. Cowboy could use one caliber in rifle as well as pistol. Hope this helps. Chas B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mild Bill #2326 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 I've had many like those that held up well. They're good to use, if they'll fit in your shell plate or holder. notice there's no groove above the heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 I would guess they are balloon-head cases. You can look inside and see. Balloon head cases are not as strong as modern solid head cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 A quick check in the case to see if the primer pocket sticks up or is the inside bottom of the case flat. http://www.nrvoutdoors.com/BP REVOLVER/BP_files/cases.jpg Without the rim groove the balloon case is best suited for the revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 With the big, deep cannelure in the case wall, it is just waiting to split the front half off when fired a few times. NOT worth messing with. Save for a brass collector at a gun show. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 PLUS ONE to Garrison Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Diameter of flash hole appears larger than current production.... might have been drilled out to 1/8" for blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.