The .45 Schofield or .45 Smith & Wesson is a revolving cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson for the S&W Model 3 Rifle Revolver. The characteristics are similar to the .45 Colt cartridge , but it has a slightly shorter sleeve, due to these reasons it can be used in many revolvers under .45 Colt (but not vice versa). Also known as .45 S&W / .45 S&W Schofield / .45 M1877 ball revolver .
| .45 Schofield | |
|---|---|
 .45 Schofield cartridge (right) with .45 Colt | |
| Cartridge type | Revolving cartridge |
| Producing country |  USA |
| Service History | |
| Operating time | 1875–1892 |
| Used | US Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Constructor | Smith & Wesson |
| Time of creation | 1875 |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge Length, mm | 36.3 |
| Real bullet caliber , mm | 11,4 |
| Bullet weight, g | 13 |
| Muzzle velocity , m / s | 262 |
| Bullet Energy , J | 445 [1] [2] |
| Liner parameters | |
| Sleeve length mm | 27.9 |
| The diameter of the neck sleeve, mm | 12.1 |
| The diameter of the base of the sleeve, mm | 12.1 |
| Diameter of sleeve flange , mm | 13.3 |
History
Initially equipped with black powder . It has become the standard patron of the US Armed Forces due to compatibility with the Colt 45 and the fact that revolvers for it have less impact than the Colt 45 . The further need for unification of ammunition led to the appearance of the cartridge M1887 Military Ball , which was suitable for revolvers of both systems.
Notes
- ↑ Barnes, Frank C. Cartridges of the World / McPherson, ML. - 8th Edition. - DBI Books, 1997. - P. 270, 275. - ISBN 0-87349-178-5 .
- ↑ " .45 S&W Schofield Archived September 28, 2007 on the Wayback Machine Archived September 28, 2007. " data from Accurate Powder.
Links
- .45 Schofield Revolver
- Reloading info
- US Patent 138,047 Schofield, GW, "Revolving Fire-Arm", Issued 1873