Here is a great resource:

https://archive.org/details/pub_american-rifleman?tab=collection

In the search box I put in "1956-04" and found the April 1956 issue of AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
and that is the earliest mention I have found, so far, of the ".458 Winchester."
Will look some more.


Ron aka "Rip" for Riflecrank Internationale Permanente
NRA Life Benefactor and Beneficiary
.458 Winchester Magnum, Magnanimous in Victory
THE WALKING DEAD does so remind me of Democrap voters. Donkeypox.