45 Schofield

45 Smith & Wesson Schofield

The charge for the service revolver S & W Schofield, established in 1875. A synonym for this charge is the 45 Colt Government. Shot 16.2 g has a muzzle velocity of 235 m/sec. The specimen on the slide made in 1887 Frankoford Arsenal, Philadelphia, USA. To the right is a bullet 9 mm Luger. Photo by author.


Source: J. Hýkel, In. Malimánek "Bullets in small arms" Our troops, Prague 1998. Andersen, In. Andresen, T. Stromstad "Cartridge Cases" load your own, Norway, 1995..
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