What cartridge is this ???

game4lunch · 04-09-2009, 06:29 AM

[align=left]When did they first start using center fire primers?[/align][align=left]I'm trying to identify a cartridge I found yesterday. It is 1/2" in diameter(.50 cal?), 1 3/4" long, it is rimmed, there is a center fire primer,and there is NO stamped ID on the bottom.[/align][align=left]I'm trying to add some pictures.[/align]

Wingbone · 04-09-2009, 08:45 AM

I'm guessing 50/70. It was the first cartridge adopted by the army after the Civil War. It pre-dated the 45/70. Surplus military rifles were available to civilians after the gov't switched calibers.

eldeguello · 04-09-2009, 11:40 AM

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ORIGINAL: Wingbone

I'm guessing 50/70. It was the first cartridge adopted by the army after the Civil War. It pre-dated the 45/70. Surplus military rifles were available to civilians after the gov't switched calibers.

I agree. 50/70, or a close relative thereof.......... It was used in the trapdoor Springfield that immediately preceded the 45/70 of the same basic design. If I am not mistaken, the cases were of copper, rather than brass...

johnnybravoo77 · 04-10-2009, 07:14 AM

These guys are good, here are some pics.

game4lunch · 04-10-2009, 02:20 PM

Thanks all . . . I've done a lot of Googleing on this cart. Interesting stuff.

I wish it could talk!
I found it not 12 miles from Ft. Laramie,WY . . . it was an Army Cavalryoutpost in the 1800's.