.45-70 Government
1873 · 1 firearm in catalog
Also known as: .45-70, .45-70-405, 11.6x53mmR
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 11.63 mm (0.458") |
| Neck Diameter | 12.14 mm (0.478") |
| Base Diameter | 13.51 mm (0.532") |
| Case Length | 53.5 mm (2.106") |
| Overall Length | 67.06 mm (2.640") |
| Max Pressure | 193 MPa (28,000 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 26.2 g (404 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 405 m/s (1329 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 2149 J (1585 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1873 |
Firearms chambered in .45-70 Government
- Gatling Gun Model 1862 — Colt's Manufacturing · Machine Gun · 1862