What is the .44-40 WCF?

The .44-40 WCF is a factory rifle cartridge in the Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges family, introduced in 1883.

What bullet diameter does the .44-40 WCF use?

The .44-40 WCF uses a bullet diameter of 0.427 inches.

What is the case type of the .44-40 WCF?

The .44-40 WCF has a Rimmed Bottlenecked case type.

What primer does the .44-40 WCF use?

The .44-40 WCF uses a Large Pistol (.210") primer.

What cartridges are in the Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges family?

The Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges family includes the .44-40 WCF and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

.44-40 WCF

Rifle Factory

Family	Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges
Year	1883
Case Type	Rimmed Bottlenecked
Primer	Large Pistol (.210")

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.427
Case Length	1.31
Neck Ø	0.443
Shoulder Ø	0.457
Base Ø	0.471
Rim Ø	0.525
Total Length	1.592

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