Bertram 475 Nitro Express #2 3.5" Brass
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Bertram 475 Nitro Express #2 3.5" Brass
Quick Facts
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Cartridge | .475 No. 2 Nitro Express 3 1/2 inch |
| Product | New, unprimed brass cartridge cases |
| Case type | Rimmed, bottleneck |
| Primary role | Heavy dangerous-game cartridge for double rifles |
| Compatibility status | Historic cartridge with variant-specific projectile dimensions; verify the exact rifle, chamber, and bore |
| 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 .475 No. 2 Nitro Express 3 1/2 inch Brass?
- New-production brass for a rare safari or classic sporting cartridge
- Correctly headstamped for identification and load records
- Manufactured by Bertram in Australia
- Imported and supported in the United States by Desert Tech Munitions
Cartridge History
The .475 No. 2 Nitro Express is a large British rimmed cartridge developed for dangerous-game double rifles. Closely named Eley and Jeffery variants used different projectile diameters, making exact rifle and component identification especially important.
Rifles and Platforms
- British double rifles specifically chambered and regulated for .475 No. 2 Nitro Express
- Bespoke replacement or restoration rifles using the exact original variant
Compatibility warning: Historic cartridge with variant-specific projectile dimensions; verify the exact rifle, chamber, and bore Similar names, shared parent cases, or matching caliber alone do not establish interchangeability.
Did You Know?
The .475 No. 2 Nitro Express and .475 No. 2 Jeffery are not automatically interchangeable because the historic variants used different projectile diameters.
Product and Reference Specifications
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Condition | New |
| Primed | No |
| Material | Cartridge brass |
| Case type | Rimmed, bottleneck |
| Compatibility note | Historic cartridge with variant-specific projectile dimensions; verify the exact rifle, chamber, and bore |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
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
- For proprietary or custom cartridges, use the exact rifle builder's dies, chamber data, and approved loading guidance
Availability & Production
Bertram manufactures many safari and classic sporting 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
- Direct working relationship with Bertram
- 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 it fit a rifle with a similar caliber name?
Not necessarily. Verify the complete chamber designation, bore, dies, and rifle before ordering.
Should new cases be sized before loading?
Inspect every case. Sizing or expanding may be appropriate for the firearm, chamber, projectile, and loading tools.
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