Bertram 38-56 Brass
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Bertram 38-56 Brass
Quick Facts
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Cartridge | .38-56 Winchester |
| Product | New, unprimed brass cartridge cases |
| Case type | Rimmed, bottleneck |
| Primary rifle association | Winchester Model 1886 |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
| U.S. distributor | Desert Tech Munitions |
Important: This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only. It is not loaded ammunition and contains no primer, powder, or projectile.
Why Choose Bertram .38-56 Winchester Brass?
- New-production brass for a discontinued or limited-production Winchester cartridge
- Correctly headstamped for identification and recordkeeping
- Manufactured by Bertram in Australia
- Imported and supported in the United States by Desert Tech Munitions
Cartridge History
The .38-56 Winchester is a rimmed, bottleneck sporting cartridge associated principally with the Winchester Model 1886 lever-action rifle. It belongs to the family of large-frame Winchester hunting cartridges developed during the transition from black powder to smokeless propellants.
Rifles Commonly Chambered
- Winchester Model 1886 rifles originally produced in this chambering
- Modern reproductions or custom rifles only when specifically marked for .38-56 Winchester
Compatibility warning: Winchester produced multiple cartridges with similar names and many rifles have been altered during their service lives. Verify the exact chamber marking or chamber dimensions before ordering components.
Legacy
The cartridge survives largely through collectors and shooters of original Model 1886 rifles and carefully built reproductions or custom rifles.
Did You Know?
The .38-56 designation uses the period caliber-and-charge naming pattern. Similar-looking .38-caliber Winchester cartridges are not interchangeable.
Product and Reference Specifications
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Condition | New |
| Primed | No |
| Material | Cartridge brass |
| Case type | Rimmed, bottleneck |
| Primary rifle association | Winchester Model 1886 |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
| U.S. distributor | Desert Tech Munitions |
This page does not substitute generalized internet dimensions for direct chamber verification. Inspect the actual brass and match it to the firearm, dies, and authoritative cartridge data.
Case Preparation Before Loading
- Inspect every case before use
- Check the mouth, body, primer pocket, and flash hole
- Size, expand, chamfer, deburr, and measure as required
- Use published information for the exact cartridge and firearm
Availability & Production
Bertram manufactures many discontinued Winchester cartridge cases in scheduled production runs. Desert Tech Munitions maintains U.S. inventory when available and supports qualified dealer and OEM buyers.
Why Buy from Desert Tech Munitions?
- Authorized U.S. Bertram distributor
- U.S. inventory and domestic shipping when available
- Knowledgeable support for rare cartridge brass
- Dealer and OEM programs for qualified buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this loaded ammunition?
No. This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only.
Will this fit every Winchester lever-action rifle?
No. It is only for firearms specifically chambered for .38-56 Winchester.
Should new cases be sized before loading?
Inspect every case. Sizing or expanding may be appropriate for the rifle, chamber, bullet, and loading tools.
Why is this brass difficult to find?
The original cartridges and many associated rifles are no longer in continuous production, so new brass is manufactured in scheduled specialty runs.
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