What is the .50-140 Sharps & Winchester?

The .50-140 Sharps & Winchester is a factory rifle cartridge in the Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges family, introduced in 1880.

What bullet diameter does the .50-140 Sharps & Winchester use?

The .50-140 Sharps & Winchester uses a bullet diameter of 0.512 inches.

What is the case type of the .50-140 Sharps & Winchester?

The .50-140 Sharps & Winchester has a Rimmed Straight case type.

What primer does the .50-140 Sharps & Winchester use?

The .50-140 Sharps & Winchester uses a Large Rifle (.210") primer.

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

The Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges family includes the .50-140 Sharps & Winchester and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

.50-140 Sharps & Winchester

Rifle Factory

Family	Winchester Repeating Arms Company cartridges
Year	1880
Case Type	Rimmed Straight
Primer	Large Rifle (.210")

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.512
Case Length	3.25
Neck Ø	0.531
Base Ø	0.565
Rim Ø	0.665
Total Length	3.94

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