Bullet measures .323" (8mm)
Cartridge is rimmed
NOT 8mm JRS
Approx. 1.525" to shoulder break
Primer is recessed approx. .007 from cartridge base
Base to to end of neck is 2.189"
Markings on base are:
VIII
19 38
EAGLE/W Swastika
Any help is appreciated.
I have several boxes of .256 Newton. As I understand it, when the Gov't. was investigating changing from the .30 government, several calibers were considered, .256 Newton being one. Of course, as we all know, Springfield won out with the 30.06. Newton had far reaching knowledge of ballistic...
I'm not leaving anything to anyone. Had considered at one time to donate everything to the NRA but that ship has left the port. I'll just let those alive to fight over my collection while I get a chuckle out of it all.
May have been under Iver Johnson Arms and Bicycle Works. I have one of these in my collection. Several years ago I saw one at a gun show and bought another and gave it to a friend that was envious of mine. Including the picture that you have provided, that makes three that I have seen.