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50-70 Government Snap Caps US Army 1866 Trapdoor Springfield Sharps Dummy Rounds
50-70 Government Snap Caps US Army 1866 Trapdoor Springfield Sharps Dummy Rounds
50-70 Government Snap Caps US Army 1866 Trapdoor Springfield Sharps Dummy Rounds
50-70 Government Snap Caps US Army 1866 Trapdoor Springfield Sharps Dummy Rounds

50-70 Government Snap Caps US Army 1866 Trapdoor Springfield Sharps Dummy Rounds

$ 10.55

Availability: 167 in stock
  • Condition: New
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • California Prop 65 Warning: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Brand: J&M Spec. LLC
  • Gauge/Caliber: 50-70 Goverment
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

    Description

    Set of
    three
    .50-70 Government snap-caps.
    This cartridge was the first center-fire metallic cartridge adopted by the US Army.  In 1866 it was made the standard for the Army's Springfield M1866 Trapdoor rifles.  It was also adopted by the US Navy for it's Remington rolling block rifles, as well as others such as the Sharps. It served in the Army until replaced by the 45-70 Government cartridge in the 1870s.
    Available with spent primers remaining, empty primer pockets, holes drilled in the cases, or rubber inserts added to the primer pockets.
    Great for safely function checking, as an addition to your western / US Army re-enactment kit, or display with your fine piece of American history.
    Thanks for looking!