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400 3" JEFFERY NITRO EXPRESS
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BRITISH SPORTING .40" UP TO .499"
400 3" JEFFERY NITRO EXPRESS
400 · 22 headstamps · 13 scans
| Calibre | 400 |
| In the cabinet | BRITISH SPORTING .40" UP TO .499" · 35 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
Developed in the early 1900's this was a very popular sporting cartridge in Africa and India. Loaded by various manufacturers and double rifles for it are still made.
The meaning of the "S" denotes "STRENGTHENED" as it had a reinforced base for Nitro loads
This very yellow case was chemically cleaned.
Provenance
2015Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11
Same drawer
