Old farrier Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, TIDES EDGE said: These were the first to have the now dreaded plastic wad. A good cartridge but as you say the start of the plastic 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 When where post codes introduced ? There is a post code on the box so that gives a likely start date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Postcodes were introduced gradually between 1959 to 1974 according to Wikipedia and The Independent. Unfortunately not much use to set an early date in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lever357 Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) I think the code 39 J 7A denotes they were checked by inspector number 39, the J denotes March, 7 is the 7th day of the month and A could be 1978 Edited November 16, 2021 by Lever357 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 shot Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 22 hours ago, Scully said: ‘Cherwell’ from Brackley Gunsmiths Ltd, of Northants and Oxon, Used a few of them back in the 80s, great shop Brackley Gunsmiths. The full plastic cartridge was the one i tried to find a picture of in another thread, 99% sure they're Rottweil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, 8 shot said: Used a few of them back in the 80s, great shop Brackley Gunsmiths. The full plastic cartridge was the one i tried to find a picture of in another thread, 99% sure they're Rottweil. You may well be right; I wouldn’t know. I did have another in red but can’t seem to find it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 23 hours ago, wymberley said: Beat me to it! Made me sit up - thought it said Garrard for a moment. Rottweil Mk2 or Special - can't remember now, nigh on 40 years ago. Brain had a quick blip - Special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 10 hours ago, London Best said: Between Grand Prix and Alphamax there were Maximum at 1 3/16 oz and Hymax, which was the same load as Alphamax 1 1/4 oz in a cheaper case. Thats the one, Maximum , 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Lever357 said: Ooooo, love Winchesters!!! Any pics?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lever357 Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busbiter Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 16/11/2021 at 14:51, Scully said: Noooo! Then they wouldn’t be complete! That would be great, thankyou! 39 J 7A Packed on 7 March 1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busbiter Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 23 hours ago, Lever357 said: I think the code 39 J 7A denotes they were checked by inspector number 39, the J denotes March, 7 is the 7th day of the month and A could be 1978 Absolutely spot on mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Not wanting to miss the opportunity, when would these be from please? Some Grand Prix RTO 3’s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, busbiter said: Packed on 7 March 1978 Wow! Brilliant! Thanks for that. 👍 On 16/11/2021 at 18:22, Lever357 said: I think the code 39 J 7A denotes they were checked by inspector number 39, the J denotes March, 7 is the 7th day of the month and A could be 1978 And you too! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek720 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Does anyone remember these? I still have about 150 left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 They were a cracking cartridge, but why do you have so many left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scully Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 49 minutes ago, derek720 said: Does anyone remember these? I still have about 150 left If you ever want to sell them, or even one box, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busbiter Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Smokersmith said: Not wanting to miss the opportunity, when would these be from please? Some Grand Prix RTO 3’s! 1st October 1974 by inspector number 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek720 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 I had these years ago, and I have shot a few still got the empty cases, but I will keep the rest of them. and I should have saved some of the Remington RXP green case with the power piston wad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, busbiter said: 1st October 1974 by inspector number 50 Many thanks 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 shot Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Older than me we reckon These all from my father’s “Unused cupboard” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 16/11/2021 at 08:30, London Best said: Between Grand Prix and Alphamax there were Maximum at 1 3/16 oz and Hymax, which was the same load as Alphamax 1 1/4 oz in a cheaper case. Still have a stock of,and use all of those,Hymax are a very hard hitter in 4`s but prefer Maximums tbh...Grand Prix are a great game getter too,shame that it all went to pot..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lever357 Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 17 hours ago, derek720 said: Does anyone remember these? I still have about 150 left I would be interested in a few boxes if you decided to sell some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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