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10 Gauge Magnum
Unread 10-18-2011, 05:09 PM   #1
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Hello, again! I just acquired a few Western 10 gauge shells of the 3-1/2" configuration. They are headstamped 'WESTERN / RECORD' and have the following nomenclature on the red paper hull: 'Western 3-1/2 INCH MAGNUM SUPER X' along with 'LONG RANGE LOAD / USE ONLY IN GUNS WEIGHING 10-1/2 POUNDS OR MORE, WITH 3-1/2 INCH CHAMBERS AND MODERN STEEL BARRELS'. The topwad indicates a load of '4L' shot. The 'L' means 'Lubaloy', which is Western's name for their copper plated shot. I would imagine it is a 2 ounce payload. Western catalogs (or reprints) are not common. I wish I knew more about this shell. I recall 1922ish being the time when this 3-1/2" shell came about. A collaboration between John Olin and Ithaca? Are there many Parker 3-1/2" chambered 10s?
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