The .45-70 Government 1886 Winchester

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The .45-70 government round started out as a military round, and was primarily used in the US Model 1873 Springfield rifle, aka "The Trapdoor". In the years that followed the round gained popularity among civilians for use in various single-shot rifles.

Originally, the .45-70 Government was produced as a black powder round. Later, when smokeless powders were introduced into the market manufacturers began offering the smokeless powder type as well. Today the smokeless version of this round is the most prevalent version available.

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