My yard still gives.

[Beeps in my sleep]

I was just digging junk signals in my lawn today which I have pounded to death for years. I dug this up. I had to give it an electrolysis bath before I could read the bottom. Not sure how old but this is a nice older cartridge.

 

[CRUSADER]

I assume 1940 as it has '40' on it?

 

[hollARDog]

The 32/40 Cartridge – History, Specs, and Uses - WeaponsMan

The .32-40 Ballard (also called .32-40 Winchester) is a black powder cartridge designed all the way back in 1884.

americangunfacts.com

 

[oldmxrat]

Cool old cartridge, congrats!