45-70 necked down to 338 wildcat?

[ed209clark]

A friend of mine gave me some loaded ammo/ brass that he thought was 45/70 govt but it's not it's 45-70 necked down to 338. I've never heard of it, can someone please give me some background on this cartridge, I can't find anything in my reloading books and very little on line, maybe a lever action wildcat, if there is such a thing.

Merry Christmas and many thanks! Ed

 

[Greatgrandad]

The old 33 Winchester was formed from a 45-70 case.

 

[Greatgrandad]

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[ed209clark]

Mystery solved!!!! Thanks everyone!!!!

 

[Clem Bronkoski]

That would be a nice rifle (1866) and cartridge to have. Are flat point .338" bullets available?

 

[LVJ76]

I believe Hornady and Buffalo Arms make some.