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5.6 X 16R FRENCH CARBINE
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EUROPEAN SPORTING UP TO 6.99mm
5.6 X 16R FRENCH CARBINE
5.6 X 16R · 1 headstamp · 2 scans
| Calibre | 5.6 X 16R |
| In the cabinet | EUROPEAN SPORTING UP TO 6.99mm · 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
This French centre fire cartridge was listed in 1899 drawings as both for Carbines and Reduction purposes. There is very little other info available for this cartridge. (Dixon Ref. FR76)
Shown at 200% scale
Provenance
2014Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11
Same drawer
