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.45-55-405 Carbine Cartridge (C/4/82/F)

Item #: Z9202

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Z9202 .45-55-405 Carbine Cartridge (C/4/82/F)

Description: Offered here is a very nice example of a .45-70 carbine cartridge manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal in April of 1882. This is an internally primed centerfire cartridge utilizing the Benet priming system, with two crimps securing the copper cup in place.

As a true carbine loading, this round is lighter than the rifle version, featuring a 405-grain bullet over a reduced charge of 55 grains of powder. These lighter carbine cartridges were specifically intended to lessen recoil in the shorter Trapdoor carbines issued to cavalry.

This example represents the later Indian War period and is a desirable specimen for collectors of U.S. military ammunition. The copper case is still somewhat shiny and there are a few spots here and there. A very nice, original .45-70 carbine round from the era.

Headstamp: "C / 4 / 82 / F”

Measures: OAL 2.471” CL 2.104” RD .606” HD .505” CM .462” BDaCM .434”

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