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08-05-2022 10:11 AM
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Nice selection there RCS.
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Snider & Enfield rounds
Here are some rounds of interest the first round is an interim paper cartridge for the Snider rifle in .577 this had a special bullet (Info below) as hollow points were not allowed.
The others are 577/450's for use in the Martini Henry rifle on there are 2 rolled cases and 1 drawn case.
The first rolled one is a Kynoch they had a viewing window so it could be checked that the outer roll covered the inner roll only Kynoch rounds had this feature.
(Can see the window about 15mm above the cartridge base.)
Pic #2 shows the Snider round and how they got around the hollow point bullet read the info below apparently it was a very effective stopper.
Pic #3 shows a good condition Snider cartridge
The 1860s also marked the commencement of the European arms race which was largely initiated by the Prussians, who had introduced their Dreyse breech-loading rifle. Pressed for time in the race to adopt a serviceable breech-loader, the British
converted their muzzleloading Enfields into what became known as the Snider rifle. The .577 of an inch calibre remained, but the lead bullet was incorporated into a self-contained brass cartridge. Keen to increase velocity and accuracy, the British set about lightening and balancing this bullet. This was partly achieved by punching a cavity in the nose and spinning the lead over to seal it.
This new bullet had a velocity of 1 250 feet per second (380.8 m/s) and muzzle energy of 1 666 foot pounds. Its effects upon striking flesh and bone were dramatic. Its soft lead flattened, facilitating retention in the body with a deadly transfer of kinetic energy. The chamber in its nose was thus also compressed, causing the trapped air to burst out with explosive force creating a devastating wound which immediately killed or incapacitated its victim.
MkVII 303 for scale
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Kynoch .375 Magnum
My Kynoch .375 Magnum cartridge a very versatile round, this is a nice example of that early production cartridge.
Whilst technically its not a Nitro Express cartridge I've included it as it has shot and killed all the big game there is on all continents in the world.
.375 Holland & Holland, rimmless, created by Kynoch of London, England
made between 1926 and 1930s using (then) new Kynoch Brass cases with "KYNOCH 375 MAGNUM " Head-Stamp and loaded with a CCSFMJ (Copper Coated Steel, Full Metal Jacket) projectile.
MkVII 303 for scale
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