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EUROPEAN SPORTING 11mm UPWARDS
11.15 X 52R LK EXPRESS
11.15 X 52R · 5 headstamps · 2 scans
| Calibre | 11.15 X 52R |
| In the cabinet | EUROPEAN SPORTING 11mm UPWARDS · 7 images |
Reading the headstamp
12 o'clockMaker's name or factory code
6 o'clockCalibre or year of manufacture
CentrePrimer — Berdan or Boxer, and any seal colour
Research notes
The 11.15x52 R LK Express was one of numerous length LK cartridges produced between 1890 and 1910. It was also produced in the Stahl “St” version. Introduced around 1890 and continued to be listed until 1950. It was one of the most popular of the LK series of cartridges and was also loaded as a shot cartridge which was inserted into adapters which were then fired in 12, 16 and 20 Gauge shotguns.
No 1 with no headstamp of unknown manufacture.
No 2 manufactured by G.C. Dornheim.
No 3 manufactured by G Egestorff
No 4 manufactured by H Utendoerffer.
No 5 manufactured by RWS.
Provenance
2014Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-09-16
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