What is the caliber of this old bullet

[oldbattleaxe]

I have had this round for many years. Need to know what it is.

 

[Tony in SC]

Can you get a diameter?

 

[jewelerguy]

looks a lot like the .50-70 cartridges about halfway down this page.... THE CARTRIDGE COLLECTOR

 

[villagenut]

Looks like the crimp is for a primer cup.

 

[Tedyoh]

1.75 inch for the brass length is correct for the 50-70....it would be confirmed if the O.D. of the rim (bottom) is around .660 inches

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[oldbattleaxe]

The brim measures 5/8" The shell diameter measures 1/2". Are there any collectors here on these? So It looks like a 50-70. what would it be dated? Value? For sale

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Go here:
THE CARTRIDGE COLLECTOR
and scroll down to the ".50-70 Government" cartridges. That's the informational section of the Cartridge Collector website. You'll see your exact cartridge there.

For value, see if he's got one exactly like yours for sale in the Sales section of the website.