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450 MAGNUM EXPRESS
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IMPERIAL HANDGUN .45" UP TO .499"
450 MAGNUM EXPRESS
450 · 2 headstamps · 1 scan
| Calibre | 450 |
| In the cabinet | IMPERIAL HANDGUN .45" UP TO .499" · 3 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 450 Magnum Express was developed by North American Arms in 1981 although it was not made available until 1984. It is actually nothing more than the 45 Winchester Magnum that was lengthened to 1,344 inches and the cases were made for them by Winchester. The original loading was the 260gr. Sierra JHP. The cartridge was used in the NAA Eagle single-action revolver. It never gained popularity as a result of crimping problems in fitting a rimless cartridge in a revolver. (Erlmeier, Brandt Ref. 448A)
Provenance
2017Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11
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