Mysterious Shell Casing

[jwarner51]

So I found this rim fire shell casing that looked like a Henry at first, till I saw the end. It juts off and is the exact size as a penny in diameter. Looks very primitive so I'm thinking a very early contained cartridge. It may have a "P" on the back. Any ideas on what this could be? Thanks for looking, GL&HH

 

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[trapperart]

No help with ID but it's really cool

 

[ScubaDetector]

Not a clue. That is a very pronounced rim. I find a ton of live bullets. Never found one like that. I am very interested in what it might be.

 

[Pacivilwarluke]

Looks to me like that could be a .50 caliber maynard carbine cartrige! Very cool!

 

[Pacivilwarluke]

like this

 

[asrussell96]

Interesting find...It looks like either a .45 or .50 cal....I would have to do more reasearch to decide manufacturer etc.

 

[jwarner51]

Looks to me like that could be a .50 caliber maynard carbine cartrige! Very cool!

Thank you! That looks like that's what it is. Very much appreciated

 

[beerguy]

Cool. Is that cartridge a rimfire?

 

[Davers]

Look's like a Maynard Cartridge as well , Awesome you found a Complete Round.
What State are you in if you don't mind?
Awesome Find IMO ,I like to Find Old Complete Cartridges Especially Civil War Era Ones.
Hard to find complete these Days. Yours seems to be intact , no cracks in the case.....COOL!

 

[jwarner51]

Look's like a Maynard Cartridge as well , Awesome you found a Complete Round.
What State are you in if you don't mind?
Awesome Find IMO ,I like to Find Old Complete Cartridges Especially Civil War Era Ones.
Hard to find complete these Days. Yours seems to be intact , no cracks in the case.....COOL!

Thank you! I've never seen one like it before. Nevada btw.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Phoenix made a shell similar

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[jwarner51]

Phoenix made a shell similar

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Idk if its just me but I cannot see your photos

 

[weregolf]

Search more, usually bullets dont go out alone

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Idk if its just me but I cannot see your photos

Thanks. Just click on the red-colored numbered links - two attachments on my orig. post.
However, it may be a Maynard - are they rimfires?
Neat find! Entire cartridges are pretty rare

 

[jwarner51]

Thanks. Just click on the red-colored numbered links - two attachments on my orig. post.
However, it may be a Maynard - are they rimfires?
Neat find! Entire cartridges are pretty rare

Alright I'll try that! And yes rimfire