#57 • Antique .44 Evans Short Cartridge

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

High bid $20.00

Status: Sold

Antique .44 Evans Short cartridge featuring a brass case with no visible headstamp and a heeled lead bullet, representing one of the more unusual and collectible American rifle cartridges of the late 19th century. Manufactured for use in the Evans repeating rifle, a firearm renowned for its innovative high-capacity magazine system, these cartridges played a role in the evolution of repeating firearms during the frontier era. This example retains an attractive aged patina with expected handling and storage wear, displaying the characteristics sought by collectors of early ammunition. Cartridge measurements are OAL 1.50in CL 1.00in MW .43in