Bertram 43 Egyptian Brass

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 .43 Egyptian Brass?

• New-production brass for a historic or obsolete cartridge
• Manufactured by Bertram in Australia
• Provides an alternative to scarce, aged, or altered original cases
• Imported and supported in the United States by Desert Tech Munitions

Cartridge History

The .43 Egyptian is associated with Egyptian-contract Remington Rolling Block rifles and related rifles that circulated through military and surplus channels in the late nineteenth century.

Specialist Remington historical research shows that Rolling Blocks encountered today may have original, altered, or incorrectly identified chambers. Cartridge selection should therefore be based on the measured chamber, not solely on national markings or the seller's description.

Historical Firearms

• Egyptian-pattern Remington Rolling Block rifles
• Rolling Block rifles specifically verified as chambered for .43 Egyptian
• Certain contract or altered rifles whose chambers have been positively identified

Compatibility warning: Similar rifle models and similar cartridge names do not establish interchangeability. Verify the precise chambering marked or measured on the firearm.

Product and Reference Specifications

Historical and reference dimensions do not replace inspection of the actual component, chamber, dies, or firearm.

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 appropriate
• Confirm chambering and loading-tool compatibility before assembling ammunition
• Use reputable published information appropriate to the exact cartridge and firearm

Antique-firearm note: Age, modification history, proof status, metallurgy, and mechanical condition vary. Have an unfamiliar or historic firearm inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing.

Still Shooting Today

Newly manufactured brass allows properly inspected historic rifles to remain functional range and collecting pieces rather than relying on increasingly scarce original ammunition.

Why Buy from Desert Tech Munitions?

• Authorized U.S. Bertram distributor
• U.S. inventory and domestic shipping when available
• Direct working relationship with Bertram
• Knowledgeable support for rare and obsolete 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.

Can this brass be reloaded?

Yes. Case life depends on chamber dimensions, loading pressure, preparation, sizing practices, and inspection between loadings.

Should new cases be sized before loading?

Inspect every case. Sizing or expanding may be appropriate to establish correct shape and neck tension for the specific chamber and loading tools.

Why is this brass produced intermittently?

Demand for obsolete cartridges is specialized, so production is normally scheduled in batches rather than maintained continuously.

Can .43 Spanish brass be substituted?

No. The cartridges are dimensionally different, and substitution should not be attempted.

Why is chamber verification especially important?

Rolling Block rifles were used, transferred, and sometimes rechambered across many countries. External features do not always establish the present chamber.