This entry details the .50-70 Government cartridge, the first centerfire round adopted by the US Army, as presented by Larry Potterfield, CEO of MidwayUSA. It covers its historical context, technical specifications including its straight-walled, rimmed case and 70 grains of black powder, and its primary use in firearms like the 1866 Trapdoor Springfield, Sharps, and Remington Rolling Block rifles. The cartridge's power, naming convention, and its role as a popular buffalo cartridge are also explained, solidifying its place in firearm history.
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