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**Mike Irwin** · March 12, 2014, 08:32 AM

.44 Winchester would be the .44-40.

I would, however, suggest doing a chamber cast before you attempt to fire it. The Europeans could be kind of... imaginitative... on the proper chamber dimensions.

Of course, don't shoot smokless loads in it.

March 12, 2014, 08:32 AM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	.44 Winchester would be the .44-40. I would, however, suggest doing a chamber cast before you attempt to fire it. The Europeans could be kind of... imaginitative... on the proper chamber dimensions. Of course, don't shoot smokless loads in it. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.