What is the .40-50 Sharps Necked?

The .40-50 Sharps Necked is a factory rifle cartridge in the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company family, introduced in 1869.

What bullet diameter does the .40-50 Sharps Necked use?

The .40-50 Sharps Necked uses a bullet diameter of 0.403 inches.

What is the case type of the .40-50 Sharps Necked?

The .40-50 Sharps Necked has a Rimmed Bottlenecked case type.

What primer does the .40-50 Sharps Necked use?

The .40-50 Sharps Necked uses a Berdan #1 primer.

What cartridges are in the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company family?

The Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company family includes the .40-50 Sharps Necked and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

.40-50 Sharps Necked

Rifle Factory

Family	Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Year	1869
Case Type	Rimmed Bottlenecked
Primer	Berdan #1

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.403
Case Length	2.72
Neck Ø	0.424
Shoulder Ø	0.489
Base Ø	0.501
Rim Ø	0.58
Total Length	2.37

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