.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 around 1900 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.