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Old 03-19-2012, 02:04 PM   #1
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any one know what i have here? kind of simalar to manyards but primed and have a two piece case. i dont have a clue.







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Old 03-19-2012, 03:19 PM   #2
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Those are Maynard thick head centerfire rounds, probably a 40-70, collector stuff!
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http://www.oldammo.com/november04.htm
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Old 03-19-2012, 03:28 PM   #3
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awsome thank you. got 4 will maybe sell off 3, any idea of value?
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Old 03-19-2012, 04:33 PM   #4
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awsome thank you. got 4 will maybe sell off 3, any idea of value?
Not me, Muzza or Tailgunner on the Mauser Central forums are active in the cartridge collector community, they're my "go to guys" for an ID and price.
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Old 03-19-2012, 05:03 PM   #5
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thanks trap 55 im on my way
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Old 03-20-2012, 05:30 AM   #6
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Looks like they are 1873 Maynard .40-40 cartridges, nice find!
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