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.33-40 Pope
TypeRifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerHarry Pope
Specifications
Parent case.32-40 Ballard
Case typeRimmed straight
Bullet diameter.338 in (8.6 mm)
Neck diameter.356 in (9.0 mm)
Base diameter.424 in (10.8 mm)
Rim diameter.506 in (12.9 mm)
Rim thickness.063 in (1.6 mm)
Case length2.13 in (54 mm)
Overall length2.59 in (66 mm)
Rifling twist1 in 16
Primer typeLarge rifle

The .33-40 Pope is a wildcat cartridge designed around 1900 by Harry Pope, a noted rifleman. The cartridge is a necked up .32-40 Ballard. It was Pope's favorite wildcat, and was often used with great success by him.

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