.297/.250 Rook Rifle

[PassRat]

I have a box of what seems to be .22 Centre Fire. Anyone out there know anything about what they could be? They are .22 inches in diameter and .88 inches in length. They are not a straight casing but have a shoulder. Any ideas what they are?
The measurement at the base is 0.296, below the shoulder is 0.286 and above the shoulder is 0.24.View attachment 462190View attachment 462189
Someone has suggested that these are a British shell that date back to prior to 1900. Any other suggestions?

 

[Fargone4sure]

What are the measurements at the shoulder, and at the base. A picture beside a ruler would help.

 

[vagrantviking]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/.297/230_Morris

Not many that small out there. Pictures would certainly help.

 

[Lead Sligner]

5.45 x 18 soviet perhaps??

 

[Brutus]

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[tootall]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/.297/230_Morris

Not many that small out there. Pictures would certainly help.

Agree

 

[tiriaq]

Morris Short, generally used with an aiming tube in converted Lee Enfields.

 

[Fargone4sure]

Looks like a 25 case of some type, necked to 22. Wonder if its a widcat somebody made up.

 

[Fargone4sure]

Morris Short, generally used with an aiming tube in converted Lee Enfields.

Your right, a 297/230 Morris Short.

 

[bearhunter]

Morris Short, generally used with an aiming tube in converted Lee Enfields.

Great call, I wish my memory was that good.

 

[enefgee]

That would be a bugger to get brass for.

 

[vagrantviking]

That would be a bugger to get brass for.

Yeah if he's got a full box it's probably worth a fair amount to collectors.
I bought a little Martini that was said to have this chambering but it's been reamed out to something different. In my research I found ways to make the brass. The internet is a godsend because no matter how obscure someone out there is doing it! Parent case is 22 Hornet I think.