.44-40 Winchester cartridge

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/.44-40_Winchester_cartridge
GPTKB entity
Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf firearm cartridge
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:.44_WCF
gptkb:.44_Winchester_Center_Fire
gptkbp:bulletDiameter 0.427 inches
gptkbp:cartridge centerfire
gptkbp:charge yes
gptkbp:designedFor gptkb:Winchester_Model_1873_rifle
gptkbp:historicalSignificance helped popularize repeating rifles in the American West
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label .44-40 Winchester cartridge
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Winchester_Repeating_Arms_Company
gptkbp:introducedIn 1873
gptkbp:judge rimmed, bottleneck
gptkbp:length 1.305 inches
1.592 inches
gptkbp:minimumPressure 13,000 psi
gptkbp:muzzleVelocity 1190 ft/s (with 200 gr bullet, black powder)
gptkbp:notableFor first metallic centerfire cartridge manufactured by Winchester
gptkbp:parent none (original design)
gptkbp:popularFor cowboy action shooting
gptkbp:standardBulletType lead round nose
gptkbp:typicalBulletWeight 200 grains
gptkbp:usedBy outlaws
cowboys
lawmen in the American Old West
gptkbp:usedIn revolvers
lever-action rifles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Union_Metallic_Cartridge_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6