#100 • Antique US Headstamp .44 Henry Flat Rimfire Cartridge

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

High bid $16.00

Status: Sold

Antique US headstamp .44 Henry Flat rimfire cartridge inert display specimen representing one of the most significant ammunition designs of the American frontier era. Featuring a copper case with a base headstamp marked "US" and a lead bullet, this cartridge reflects the ammunition technology that helped make the Henry repeating rifle and later Winchester Model 1866 famous throughout the Civil War and American West. Introduced in 1860, the .44 Henry Flat was among the earliest successful metallic cartridges and played an important role in the development of repeating firearms. Condition is good overall with expected age related oxidation and patina to the lead projectile, light handling wear to the case, and a well preserved appearance suitable for display. Cartridge measurements are OAL 1.33in CL .87in MW .43in