.50-70 brass

September 06, 2012 13:51

I just came across a few old .50-70 cases. The heads are stamped with the name "DWM". Anyone recognize the name? Any idea how old they might be?

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rufe-snow

September 06, 2012 14:10
DWM is a German firearms and munitions manufacturer. The initials stand for "Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken"

The brass cases you have were probably meant for the European metric 12.17 X 44 cartridge. It was quite similar to our 50-70.
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rufe-snow

September 06, 2012 14:20
It would have been used as a hunting cartridge in single shot Remington Rolling Block rifles, in Scandinavia up to W W II.
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35 Whelen

September 06, 2012 14:22
I appreciate the help.[:)] I'll probably never use them, but they'll go just fine in my collection.
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