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.33-40 Pope

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.33-40 Pope
TypeRifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerHarry Pope
Specifications
Parent case.32-40 Ballard

The .33-40 Pope is a wildcat cartridge designed near the turn of the century 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.