#79 • Antique 33 Winchester by W.R.A Co. Cartridge

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

High bid $7.00

Status: Sold

Antique 33 Winchester centerfire cartridge produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, labeled as a commercial round and bearing the classic W.R.A. Co. 33 W.C.F. headstamp on a brass centerfire case with a large jacketed flat nose lead bullet showing beautiful age appropriate patina and oxidation throughout. The 33 Winchester was introduced in 1902 exclusively for the Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, chambered as a hard hitting medium bore cartridge intended for large North American game including elk, bear, and moose at close to moderate ranges. Winchester Repeating Arms produced these commercial rounds at their New Haven, Connecticut factory, and the W.R.A. Co. headstamp places this cartridge firmly in the early 20th century production era. Cartridge measurements are OAL 2.78in CL 2.10in MW .35in