.450 Black Powder Express
1860 · 1 firearm in catalog
Also known as: .450 BPE, .450 Express 3 1/4 inch, .450 Express
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 11.63 mm (0.458") |
| Neck Diameter | 12.07 mm (0.475") |
| Base Diameter | 13.46 mm (0.530") |
| Case Length | 82.55 mm (3.250") |
| Overall Length | 95 mm (3.740") |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 23.3 g (360 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 605 m/s (1985 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 4265 J (3146 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1860 |
Firearms chambered in .450 Black Powder Express
- Farquharson Rifle — George Gibbs · Rifle · 1872