.43 L C- new need help

[Juebaby]

I'm Jason from Georgia. Sorta new to md found cartiridge w .43 L C assume long colt couldn't find in my gun book. I have found Indian,revolutionary and civil war relics.Also a better way than vinegar to clean? Thanks

 

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[Ogre1190]

Welcome from North Central Illinois. 🙋 Sure that 3 couldn't be a disfigured 5? .45 Long Colt?

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[trdking]

i see that the shell has the top portion missing (A Partial shell) As it stands it is too long for any Long Colt It is also rimless so it has to be an auto or semi auto round. If it truly says .43 I would lean towards a partial Gewehr 43 or Kal 43 IMO

 

[vpnavy]

1st - Welcome Aboard Jason! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Georgia for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

I searched Google and found...

Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
Established by Remington Arms in 1941 to manufacture and test small caliber ammunition for the U.S. Army



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[BLK HOLE]

Welcome to T-Net from Northern Virginia

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the forum!

Nice finds!

 

[Roundness]

Hello from Middle, TN