INERT DEACTIVATED. Rare, .577 Revolver (14.75x20.9) Howdah Pistol Ball Cartridge. (2 Different Bullet Weights Available). Sn - 22787:4 INERT DEACTIVATED. Rare, .577 Revolver (14.75x20.9) Howdah Pistol Ball Cartridge. (2 Different Bullet Weights Available). Sn - 22787:4 Other Ammunition

INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an original British .577 Revolver (14.75x20.9) lead bulleted ball round for the Howdah pistols and the massive 6 shot Webley manstopper, usually bought by officers as a stopping weapon due to the low powered centre fire cartridges then in service use. the original cartridge was designed by Colonel Boxer who developed the .577 Boxer cartridge in British service and was of the coiled brass design. These cartridge are an updated version of the cartridge made with a solid drawn brass cartridge case with a Berdan primer. The rounds have 2 bullet weights, one at 304 grains and the other at 450 grains. The brass cartridge cases have small copper primers and are both headstamped ELEY . 577 . LONDON. See pages 247 and 248, Manual of Pistol and Revolver Cartridges, Volume II American and British Calibers by Erlmeier-Brandt. The price for this rare Howdah pistol round includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess inert rounds in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. There are 2 bullet weights available and the price is per round. The weapons shown in the sale are not included in the sale. Sn 22787:4