28 gauge 2 7/8" chambers and shells

[Researcher]

Around 1960-61 the Olin brothers began stuffing a full ounce in the 2 3/4 inch 28-gauge case --

1 ounce 28-gauge shells.jpg

As far as I know Remington & Peters didn't join in on this, and Federal introduced a 7/8 ounce load.

[6pt-Sika]

Thirty years ago a fellow I worked with sold me 5 or 6 boxes of 28 gauge 2 3/4” 7/8 ounce shells all 6’s and 7 1/2’s if memory serves . And of course they long since been shot up . Seems to me the ones I had were REM or Peters .

[mobirdhunter]

Great information! Many thanks to my colleagues.

Now, does anyone know when Parker Brothers started making 2 7/8" chambered 28s? I'm away from my library and so don't have access to TPS.

Thanks again.

(Dave, you are a treasure trove of in-depth information!!)