#9 • One .50-140 Sharps or Winchester Express Cartridge

Part of Antique Ammunition Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $60.00

Status: Sold

One antique .50-140 3 1/4" cartridge, head stamped U.M.C. S 50-3 1/4, indicating Union Metallic Cartridge Company manufacture, one of the most powerful black powder cartridges ever produced and chambered in both the Sharps and Winchester Express rifles during the late 19th century. The brass case presents a bright, clean gold patina in excellent condition, seated with a large, round-nosed paper patch lead projectile with the paper patching still present at the base, showing moderate surface scratching and handling wear at the cannelure. Overall condition is very good, with the brass case remaining clean and structurally sound with no splits or deformation, and the paper patched lead projectile intact despite visible surface scratching. Cartridge measures OAL 3.88in CL 3.24 in MW .51in