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6.53 SPITFIRE
6.53-SPITFIRE-full
6.53-SPITFIRE
METRIC SPORTING UP TO 6.99mm

6.53 SPITFIRE

.53 · 1 headstamp · 1 scan
Calibre.53
In the cabinetMETRIC SPORTING UP TO 6.99mm · 2 images
Headstamp of 6.53 SPITFIRE
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

Apparently only about 2000 of these cases were manufactured during the late 90’s, but it could not be used because of the fact that “SPITFIRE” was already registered as a trademark. Uncertain how many got into circulation but not a lot.

Provenance

2018Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-09-16
Same drawer

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