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Indian Wars Cartridges - U.S. Cavalry Cartridges  Unfired cartridge - found at the southern end of the Custer Battlefield. Undoubtedly a .45-55 calibre, as opposed to a .45-70. The cartridge was the same however, the former was loaded with 55 grains of powder and a cardboard wad. That was the type of cartridge used in the 1873 Springfield carbine, which was the main shoulder arm used by soldiers in the battle.  Spencer Cartridge - Found on the Custer Battlefield |
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Sharps Model Carbine a single shot breech loading conversion to .50-70 caliber after the Civil War. Originally a .52 caliber percussion breech loading carbine with Sharps pellet priming system as part of the lock plate.
Spencer Repeating Carbine Model 1865. Seven shot repeater. Caliber designation is confusing. Considered a .50 caliber but can take either the .56-50 or the .56-52 rimfire cartridge.
Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873. Single shot breech loading carbine in .45-70 caliber. Made famous by use in Custer's Last Stand - Battle of the Little Big Horn.
Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .Model 1873. Single Shot breech loading in .45-70 caliber. This gun shows Indian use. Cut-down wood and unusual carved stock.
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The Colt 1851 Navy. Very few Navies were issued by the government. They are .36 caliber six shot octagon barrel revolvers. A few guns can be found with martial markings. A small "U.S." just under "Colt's patent" on the left side of the frame and inspectors initials on various parts of the gun. The grips were stamped with the initials of the inspector in an oval, very often on both sides of the grips. These guns are referred to Navy-Armies and may have been used by the U.S. Cavalry.
The U.S. government contracted a large number of Colt 1860 Armies. A very popular sidearm with the Cavalry. They are in .44 caliber percussion six shot round barrel revolver. Inspectors marks on various parts and cartouche on grips - often worn off.
Colt 1873 Single Action Army also known as the Cavalry Model or Custer Colt. Caliber .45 Colt. Early "U.S." marked Colts are very popular with collectors as these were the guns used by Custer's troops during the battle of the Little Big Horn. Only a very few guns survived the battle. Guns in the serial range below 7000 are highly prized by collectors as they are "possible" Custer Colts. Marked "US" on left side of frame and inspectors initials on various parts.
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