.33-40 Pope
Appearance
.33-40 Pope | |
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Type | Rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Harry 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.