History of primers/What is this ???
04-09-2009, 06:10 AM
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Thread Starter
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History of primers/What is this ???
[align=left]When did they first start using center fire primers? What cart. is this?[/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, 08:03 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: History of primers ???
Looks like a 50/70 Govt. I believe they started using them in 1866 or thereabouts...
The trapdoor Springfields that Custer's troops used at the Little Bighorn were 50/70...Other rifles were chambered in 50/70 also...A friend of mine has a Sharps saddle ring carbine in 50/70..
Google up 50/70 Govt. and you'll find some info, including case dimensions..
The trapdoor Springfields that Custer's troops used at the Little Bighorn were 50/70...Other rifles were chambered in 50/70 also...A friend of mine has a Sharps saddle ring carbine in 50/70..
Google up 50/70 Govt. and you'll find some info, including case dimensions..
04-11-2009, 10:00 AM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: History of primers ???
Looks like a 50/70 Govt. I believe they started using them in 1866 or thereabouts...
Just measured one of my .50-70 cartridges and it is 1.75" long. The early .50-70 cartridges used an inside primer. The US military used the Martin inside primer. Other inside primers were the Benet and Morse.
