Reeder Custom Guns - Upper right of plate states they had to “make cases” fot

WB
Upper right of plate states they had to “make cases” fot
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 13:29

The .44 Special. They desired “solid head” brass. Evidently all that was available was the old balloon head brass. So they lathe turned and adapted .30/40 Krag cases into serviceable strong .44 Specials. The .44 Mag was already out (1956) but a rare item for the common shooter.

Two very interesting (to me) pieces from James’ collection - WB, 2026-10-21, 10:54
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- Very cool (nm) - Dave H., 2026-10-21, 11:13
  - Upper right of plate states they had to “make cases” fot - WB, 2026-10-21, 13:29
    - Amazing look into history! As always, Thanks for sharing (nm) - drdougrx, 2026-10-22, 03:44