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The Model 1873 Springfield chambered in calibre U.S. .45-70 Government cartridge continued to be the main service rifle/carbine of the U.S. Military. Until it was gradually replaced by the Springfield Armoury manufactured version of the Norwegian-design Model 1892 Krag-Jørgensen bolt-action rifle chambered in the new smokeless U.S. caliber .30-40 Government. It still was used by secondary units during the Spanish-American War in Cuba and the Philippines, although it was at a major disadvantage against the Spanish forces armed with 7mm Spanish M93 Mauser bolt-action rifles also using smokeless powder.
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How much is an Ithaca hawken 50 cal black powder worth?
Those are hard to find these days, the last one I saw sold at auction about a year ago for $200 in 95% condition. I have seen them sell higher $450 but they were new in the box.Lot # 820 Kull's Old Town StationIthaca Muzzle Loading Black Powder Rifle.Lot # 820 - Ithaca - muzzle loading black powder rifle. - . 50 cal. ; very good condition. ; 95%+ with some light rust, notably towards muzzle; working; excellent wood. ; ; s/n ; non-ffl est. 100 to 200
How long does custard powder last once opened?
How long does harry hornes custard powder last when can is opened
Black powder 54 cal rifle marked American gun co i can't seem to find any info or parts for this rifle please help?
American Gun Co, New York. Norwich Connecticut. ( Appeared around the turn of the last century ) Maker-Crescent Firearms Co. Distributed by H&D Folsom sometimes known as Hardware Store Guns. With this type of confusion no wonder you have trouble finding out information about his rifle. Check Crescent Firearms Co , for more information.
Where can you buy black powder shotgun shells?
"There is no such thing as a black powder shot gun shell, for shot guns they loaded it the same as a regular musket only instead of a single ball they put multiple smaller balls." The above answer is wrong. At least after 1870. Early shotgun shells during the 19th century were filled with black powder, switching to smokeless powder in the early 20th century. Black powder is still used today in blank shotshells, and is available. Look for Black powder shotshells on google. Black Powder Shotgun Shells " The conventional shotgun cartridge is designed for black powder. It was invented around 1870 when black powder was the only kind of gunpowder that anyone had ever heard of. They didn't even call it "black" powder. It works just fine with black powder, and can still be loaded with black powder today. Here is how." http://www.tbullock.com/bpsg.html you can find some more information here: http://www.powderinc.com/cgi-bin/bpstore/perlshop.cgi?ACTION=thispage&thispage=order_ammo.htm&ORDER_ID=271228101 http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_3_46/ai_59281213 http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_9_46/ai_64259232 ------------------------------------ Black powder shells were not normally factory-loaded. The empty hulls were available for loading by the user. Originally, black powder shotgun shells were paper or all brass. By all brass, I mean they were brass from the head all the way to the end. Paper shells only last through one firing. The all brass shells can be reloaded over and over again; the all-brass shells supposedly don't wear out. There is a lot of information on the net about loading this type of shell. They are available from a couple of manufacturers, including MagTech. You could try looking up places that sell to "Cowboy Action Shooters." Those types of outfitters are the most likely to have what you're looking for. Goex is a black powder manufacturer and also makes black powder shotgun shells. To buy black powder 12 ga. shells look up Buffalo Arms on the internet.
What kind of rifle was used on the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Lewis and Clark had brought with them 15 common flintlock rifles. These were to be used mainly for hunting and to be used as self-defense only as a last resort. They also brought with them 500 best flints, 200 lbs of rifle powder, and 400 lbs of lead.
What is the last date of join pak army?
Wahat is the last date of join pak army 129pma
Do Twinkies have gun powder in them?
I believe they do, they can last forever.
Who used the musket?
If your referring to the "muzzle loading" musket/rifle; the US Army's last offical use of that weapon was the US Civil War. In 1866 the US Army adapted the metallic cartridge 50-70 single shot rifle. Then in 1873, the US Army got rid of the 50-70 and adapted the 45-70 Government cartridge. Both sides used the musket/rifle in the Civil War. A muzzle loading musket could be either smooth bore or rifled. However, generally speaking, whenever a man used the term "musket", it was usually presumed to be a smooth bored weapon.
In The Last of the Mohicans what does Hawkeye call his rifle?
Killdeer
Where did Gatsby go with the last of his army pay?
Gatsby used the last of his army pay to attend Oxford after the war.
Can a US Army soldier have his first and last name on his uniformhttpwikianswerscomQCan a US Army soldier have his first?
No. It is last name only.
When was the rifle outdated?
It is not. The rifle is still used by the military, hunters, and target shooters. Bought a new one last week.
