44-77 Sharps & Remington
The 1875 target cartridge with a 2 1/4" long barrel, quite popular in its day, did not survive the transition to the smokeless powder era. The 23.65 grain bullet has a muzzle velocity of 445 m/sec. No bottom markings. The bullet on the right is 7.92x57. Photo by.
Sources:
- J.Hýkel, V. Malimánek "Ammunition for small arms" NV Prague 1998
- A. Andersen, V. Andresen, T. Stromstad "Cartridge Cases", Norway 1995.
The 1875 target cartridge with a 2 1/4" long barrel, quite popular in its day, did not survive the transition to the smokeless powder era. The 23.65 grain bullet has a muzzle velocity of 445 m/sec. No bottom markings. The bullet on the right is 7.92x57. Photo by.
Sources:
- J.Hýkel, V. Malimánek "Ammunition for small arms" NV Prague 1998
- A. Andersen, V. Andresen, T. Stromstad "Cartridge Cases", Norway 1995.