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BlueTrain · September 10, 2012, 08:49 AM

This is interesting. The .41 rimfire, which is illustrated on Wikipedia in a box marked ".41 Short Rimfire," was introduced in 1863. The Remington double derringer was manufactured as late as 1935, so the ammunition was probably made up until the war. One might note that the starte of WWII brought about the end of a lot older cartridges. It also said the .44 Henry was manufactured into the 1930s. While not reloadable, it didn't sound like such a bad cartridge. The Cartrwrights used to use it.

September 10, 2012, 08:49 AM	#41
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	This is interesting. The .41 rimfire, which is illustrated on Wikipedia in a box marked ".41 Short Rimfire," was introduced in 1863. The Remington double derringer was manufactured as late as 1935, so the ammunition was probably made up until the war. One might note that the starte of WWII brought about the end of a lot older cartridges. It also said the .44 Henry was manufactured into the 1930s. While not reloadable, it didn't sound like such a bad cartridge. The Cartrwrights used to use it. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.