These cartridges may not work well in older firearms, due to the firearms worn barrels. no returns, sold as a collectible, NO RETURNS due to old firearm issues.
One Cartridge not a Box!: .50-70 Government, new production using Starline Brass with “*ˆ*50-70 GOVT.” Head-Stamp and loaded with a 450 grain Lead Projectile.
History of the .50-57 Government cartridge:
The 50-70 Musket or 50-70 Government was adopted by the U.S. Military in 1866 making it the first center-fire cartridge used by the U.S. Military.
Retired by the U.S. Military in 1873.
It has been obsolete for many years, which means no longer produced by the major manufacturers, like Winchester, Remington and Federal, however it has been produced by a few smaller manufacturers in limited amounts today . Code 5992
