45-70-500 Gov M1886 – Snap Caps Dummy Rounds

(5 customer reviews)

$15.99$19.99

Set of three 45-70-500 Government M1886 dummy rounds / snap caps / fake bullets.


Cartridge Options Explained

With this option steel BB’s (ball bearings) are added to the cartridges. This makes them rattle when shaken, aiding in identification as inert, snap caps.

Cartridges all patina darkened to aid in identification.

Description

Set of three .45-70-500 Government dummy rounds / snap-caps / fake bullets. The 45-70 was adopted by the US Army in the early 1870’s and was used in the Army’s “Trap door” Springfield (M1873, M1888).  This version of the cartridge utilized a 500 grain bullet set to 2.795″ in order to differentiate it from the 45-55-405 used in the carbine version of the “Trapdoor”. It was the US Army’s standard 45-70 from 1886 until is was replaced by the 30-40 Krag.  It was also very popular with civilians, especially in the West when buffalo hunting was prevalent.
Available with spent primers remaining, empty primer pockets, holes drilled in the cases, or rubber inserts added to the primer pockets.
Great addition to your western or Spanish-American War re-enactment kit or display with your fine piece of American history.
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The Best Tool for Firearms Training, Safely Function Checking, and Historically Accurate!

  • SAME WEIGHT and FEEL as live rounds***, but completely INERT. J&M Spec Snap Caps are made from real brass cartridge cases and real bullets, just no powder or primer.
  • Historical Accuracy – We go to great lengths to ensure all of our vintage and historical cartridges are period correct and still function flawlessly.  There’s no reason to do something unless you do it right, and make it look good too!
  • We stand behind our products – 100% Satisfaction Guaranty! Our training rounds are designed to withstand thousands of dry-fires.  If there is ever an issue, we will make it right.
  • Practice and train SAFELY – We use our products too for training classes and personal use.  You can’t beat the muscle memory gained by dry-firing and clearing jams.
  • Customizable to fit your needs – Whether you are function checking or reenacting, we have the configuration you need for dummy ammunition.  We offer a selection of options including spent primers, orange rubber primers, rattling cartridges, all black cases, and more!
  • Industry leading quality and customer service – Please call or email us if you ever have problem or question about one of our products.
  • Our products go by many names: dummy rounds, snap caps, fake bullets, inert ammunition, inert ammo, dummy ammunition, dummy ammo, etc. All mean the same thing, cartridges that don’t go bang!

*** Non-clear plastic hulled shotgun shells are lighter than live rounds in order to distinguish them from live rounds. For weighted shotgun shells, purchase ones with “INERT” or components showing options.***

Proudly Made in Alabama, USA!

At J&M Spec (Fakebullets.com), we offer the highest quality and largest selection of Dummy Rounds / Inert Rounds / Training Rounds in the world.  With hundreds of thousands of snap caps sold in many hundred different calibers and gauges, no one beats J&M Spec in reliability, value, and shear number of cartridge types available!

Our Snap Caps are used for reenacting, film props, dry-fire training, tactical training by military and police, function testing by large firearms manufacturers, displays, and many others!  Don’t settle for anything less than the best when it comes to your dummy round / training round needs!

All of our dummy rounds are INERT and not capable of being made into live ammunition. We are not responsible for any damage to firearms from misuse or otherwise. It is your responsibility to keep these rounds separate and distinguished from live rounds and we take no responsibility for personal injury or property damage that occurs by the user.

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We also offer BLANKS for Films and Reenacting at J&M Spec.

J&M Spec Blanks .45 ACP
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Brand

J&M Spec

Color

Black, Brass, Nickel

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5 reviews for 45-70-500 Gov M1886 – Snap Caps Dummy Rounds

  1. James Strade (verified owner)

    Just what I needed
    Thanks

  2. James Maddox (verified owner)

  3. Ron W. (verified owner)

    45-70 bullets are a little too large diameter to extract from an original trapdoor carbine. Sandpaper fixes it.

  4. Alan S Kenney (verified owner)

    Looks great in my display case without keeping live ammo next to my rifle

    Image #1 from Alan S Kenney
  5. Darren L. (verified owner)

    Don’t think reproduction snap caps get any more accurate than what J&M can produce.

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