Z9344 Early .45-70 Reloadable Cartridge (R/4/77/F)
Description: Nice example of an early .45-70 reloadable centerfire cartridge. These cartridges were manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal during March and April of 1877. This example features a 405-grain bullet roll-crimped into a cylindrically throated copper case. The primer pocket includes a single, central flash hole, identifying it as a reloadable design rather than the earlier internally primed Benet style.
According to History of Modern U.S. Military Small Arms Ammunition (HWS), this pattern is referred to as the "Moore Solid Anvil Reloading Primer.” However, some sources suggest it may employ a Berdan-type primer. At the time, most .45-70 cartridges were still Benet-primed, making this reloadable variant particularly uncommon and significant in the evolution of U.S. military ammunition design.
This specimen remains clean and well-preserved, representing an important transitional form in Indian War–era .45-70 ammunition development.
Headstamp: "R / 4 / 77 / F”
Measures: OAL 2.566” RD 2.087” RD .601” HD .503” CM .469” BDaCM .450”
Reference: "History of Modern U.S. Military Small Arms Ammunition” Vol. 1 Hackley, Woodin, & Scranton Pg. 201
Price: $65.00 UPS Shipping Required
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