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378 GNR
378-GNR-FULL
378-GNR
IMPERIAL SPORTING .35 UP TO .399"

378 GNR

378 · 1 headstamp · 1 scan
Calibre378
In the cabinetIMPERIAL SPORTING .35 UP TO .399" · 2 images
Headstamp of 378 GNR
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

Designed by Reeder Custom Guns, in Flagstaff, AZ. This is one of their most popular cartridges with ballistics close to the 375 Holland & Holland and runs just barely under the 375 H&H. It has been used successfully in Africa on elephant and Cape buffalo. It is based on the 405 case necked to 375.

Provenance

2017Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11