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Can't help with the rest, but the "R" in the cartridge stands for rimmed, the case is rimmed like a 45-70 or 357 mag.
Some cartridges were made in two versions, like the 7mm Mauser, in both a rimmed and straight configuration, and the R was added to the rimmed designation.
Hope this helps.
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