16 Gauge

1880 · 9 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 16 ga, 16 bore, 16/70

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter16.83 mm (0.663")
Base Diameter18.5 mm (0.728")
Case Length70 mm (2.756")
Overall Length73 mm (2.874")
Max Pressure74 MPa (10,730 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight28 g (432 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity381 m/s (1250 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy2030 J (1497 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeShotshell 209
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1880

Firearms chambered in 16 Gauge