| John Witzel writes;
"I have a Peters .32-40 cartridge I can't identify. It is
2.5mm or 0.10" longer than the standard .34-40 Ballard or
Winchester but the headstamp is the same. It is the same
length as the .32-40 Ballard cartridge illustrated in The
History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition, Volume 4
on page 51 which is identifed as being a .32-40-165 Ballard
2.59". I always thought Winchester and Ballard .32-40 were
the same length case. Also, I didn't think Peters ever made
a Ballard length .32-40.
If you can help me identify it I would greatly
appreciate it."
The case on the left is a .32-40-165 Ballard identified
by the paper patched bullet, Middle is a .32-40 Winchester
and the Right case in the mystery case with the Peters
headstamp.
Please contact us
if you have any thoughts or information on this case length
question.
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