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emike123

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2.65in Read
« on: February 20, 2012, 11:31:48 AM »
Another shell I just catalogued, a 2.65" Read/  See page 237 in 1993 D&G:







At the risk of re-opening the Blakely thread, in his book Pete surmises this was intended for use in a re-rifled 2.5in Blakely gun. 

John D. Bartleson Jr.

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Re: 2.65in Read
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2012, 11:54:39 AM »
Mike,
  Is it my eyes or is the last view a little out of focus?  How about a straight on base view?
John

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Re: 2.65in Read
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2012, 12:15:21 PM »
I knew that was coming.  Here you go:


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Re: 2.65in Read
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2012, 01:14:52 PM »
Thank you Mike.  A base view should be part of your catalog.
John

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Re: 2.65in Read
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2012, 09:54:43 AM »
Cute shell! The little ones are neater than the big ones alot of the time. Is it me, or does this almost look like a sleeved pattern shell ? ( not sure thats the right term)

Yes the last posts on Blakely's did get a little confusing, which was why I was asking about tube sizes vs shell sizes. I think it's clear that different rounds were used in blakely guns, and the shell under discussion was used in other guns besides Blakely's . seem's they interchanged alot as needed. I think we are all good at this point, keep sharing. I'd post some, but don't think I have any real rarities  lol, but love seeing yours