Cartridge Hall of Fame - 50-70 Government

The 50-70 Government was the first centerfire rifle cartridge adopted by the United States Army. Developed for the Model 1866 Trapdoor Springfield rifle, the 50-70 is considered a heavy powered cartridge, generating over 2000 foot pounds of energy. Although it only saw seven years of use before being replaced by the 45-70 Government, it clearly has earned a spot in The Cartridge Hall of Fame®. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, takes a brief look at our first centerfire rifle cartridge.

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• 50
• 70
• Government

[hotrod2069ace]

i got to ask did the 50-70 cartridge also used in trapdoor rifles? because i have a box of old reliable 50-70 cartridges and a trapdoor rifle don't know t brand or the model.

[MidwayUSA]

@hotrod2069ace The Springfield Trapdoor was available in 50-70. Please be sure to verify the caliber of your firearm before using the ammunition that you have.

Thanks for Your Business

[wuzzleoqt]

not too many views or comments yet. I just wanted to say that we all love Larry. Keep up the good work!

[0000Fred0000]

thanks for taking the time to do this series, I enjoy watching.

[hotrod2069ace]

@MidwayUSA thanks for the tip

[steelgila]

I can't wait to get my hands on a nice Sharps or Remington reproduction of that cal./chambering.They say its got terrific knock down power. One guy says he was off hand target shooting one day and took aim at a one foot diameter chunk of spruce to see how far his bullet would penetrate. " To my surprise ,the slug went clean through more than a foot of solid Spruceand across the flat into a nearby hillside". ( From " Gaining respect for them.50/70 Government" by Gary Griffin

[PRSpl4yer]

Man, that's a whopper stomper

[roxasdagamer]

no 50 caliber?

[airsoftloverusp]

WHRES THE 45.ACP LARRY!!!