What cartridge is this ???
04-09-2009, 06:29 AM
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What cartridge is this ???
[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]
04-09-2009, 08:45 AM
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RE: What cartridge is this ???
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.
04-09-2009, 11:40 AM
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RE: What cartridge is this ???
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'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.
04-10-2009, 02:20 PM
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RE: What cartridge is this ???
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.
I wish it could talk!
I found it not 12 miles from Ft. Laramie,WY . . . it was an Army Cavalryoutpost in the 1800's.
