45-70 Government

45-70 Government


Synonyms:
45 Springfield
45 Trapdoor
45 U.S. Army M.73
45 U.S. Government
45 U.S. Military service
45-70-405
45-70-405 Winchester & amp; Marlin
45-70-500
11,4x53,5R


Military cartridge for the Springfield 1873 single-shot rifle. The Army lasted until 1892, when it was replaced by ammunition 30-40 Krag. It was used as a hunting lodge until the 1930s.
Lead projectiles weighing 19.44 g, 22.68 g or 25.92 g.


Missile - LRN 22.68 g
At - 570 m/s
Eo - 3684 J


Missile - LRN 26.20 g
At - 402 m/s
Eo - 2117 J


Source: HÝKEL, J., MALIMÁNEK, V. Ammunition for small arms. Prague: Our Army, 2002. ISBN 80-206-0641-6
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The picture shows a 45-70 Govt cartridge with a Benet match. The charge is without bottom markings, but it can be safely included, these cartridges were manufactured in Springfield in the years 1873-4. On the right is a 7.92x57 round. Photo by the author.
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