.50-70-450 Govt. Cartridge Winchester Contract - 1886
Z9958 .50-70-450 Govt. Cartridge Winchester Contract - 1886
Description: Decent example of a late-production .50-70-450 Government cartridge manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Connecticut. This example features a flat-nose lead bullet crimped into a brass case with a brass primer.
This cartridge was produced under a commercial contract for the U.S. military in 1886. Production of the .50-70 continued well after adoption of the .45-70 as the standard U.S. service round in 1873, with the .50-70 remaining in use among various state National Guard units into the late 19th century.
The cartridge exhibits a light, even patina with a few scattered spots on the brass case. The headstamp is clear, with the month and year positioned opposite their typical orientation—an unusual feature that may indicate a specific contract variation or possible reloading. The cartridge also shows a notably short cylindrical neck, further suggesting a non-standard configuration.
A solid example of a late-contract type .50-70 Government cartridge case produced by Winchester.
Headstamp: "R / 86 / 3 / W”
Measures: OAL 2.312” CL 1.763” RD .660” HD .566” CM .531” BDaCM .513” Weight 720 Grains
Reference: "History of Modern U.S. Military Small Arms Ammunition" Hackley, Woodin & Scranton Vol. 1, Pg. 254 (Earlier Variant)
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