#59 • Antique .45-50 Peabody Sporting Cartridge

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

High bid $12.00

Status: Sold

Antique .45-50 Peabody Sporting cartridge featuring a brass case with no visible headstamp and an original paper-patched lead bullet, representing an early sporting cartridge of the black powder era. Developed for use in Peabody sporting rifles during the late 19th century, cartridges of this type were valued by hunters and target shooters for their accuracy and dependable performance. This example retains its paper patch, displays an attractive aged patina, and shows expected handling and storage wear consistent with age. Cartridge measurements are OAL 2.10 CL 1.56 MW .46