"DUKE" ammo?

[skeezix]

I recently picked up some nickel plated .45 Colt cases at the range. The case-head says 'W-W DUKE'.


It's Winchester-Western manufacture. Was this some sort of John Wayne commemorative ammo. Anyone know about when it was marketed?

Thanks.

 

[ChuckS1]

I'm thinking 2007.

 

[max]

Here is a link.

Winchester Limited Edition John Wayne Classic Ammunition 45 Colt (Long Colt) 250 Grain Lead Flat Nose Box of 50 - MidwayUSA

 

[moxie]

That is neat stuff! I'd hang onto it.

 

[shooter7]

They had some in 44-40 and 30-30 as well. Midway had a great deal on the 30-30 stuff a couple of years ago, when they were discontinuing it.
It was made to commemorate, what would have been John Wayne's 100th birthday.

 

[kennyb]

wow nice...wish i had a box!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have a box and a half of the 30-30 ammo but it's not marked "DUKE" like you described. Darn, I wish it were... The ammo was given to me and unfortunately the empty brass was not in the box with the loaded ammo.