.50-70 Government
1866 · 1 firearm in catalog
Also known as: .50-70 Musket, .50 Government
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 12.95 mm (0.510") |
| Neck Diameter | 13.41 mm (0.528") |
| Base Diameter | 13.59 mm (0.535") |
| Case Length | 44.7 mm (1.760") |
| Overall Length | 57.15 mm (2.250") |
| Max Pressure | 165 MPa (24,000 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 29.2 g (451 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 381 m/s (1250 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 2119 J (1563 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1866 |
Firearms chambered in .50-70 Government
- Gatling Gun Model 1862 — Colt's Manufacturing · Machine Gun · 1862