.52-70 Sharps
1867 · 2 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .52-70, 52-70 Sharps
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 13.2 mm (0.520") |
| Neck Diameter | 13.6 mm (0.535") |
| Base Diameter | 14.5 mm (0.571") |
| Case Length | 44.5 mm (1.752") |
| Overall Length | 63.5 mm (2.500") |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 30.8 g (475 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 370 m/s (1214 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 2108 J (1555 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1867 |
Firearms chambered in .52-70 Sharps
- Berdan Sharps Rifle — Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company · Rifle · 1859
- Sharps New Model 1859 — Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company · Rifle · 1859