What is the .40-70 Sharps?

The .40-70 Sharps is a factory rifle cartridge in the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company family, introduced in 1876.

What bullet diameter does the .40-70 Sharps use?

The .40-70 Sharps uses a bullet diameter of 0.403 inches.

The .40-70 Sharps has a Rimmed Straight case type.

The .40-70 Sharps uses a Large Rifle (.210") primer.

The Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company family includes the .40-70 Sharps and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

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Family	Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Year	1876
Case Type	Rimmed Straight
Primer	Large Rifle (.210")

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