I know that the first .45 Colt cartridges were copper and were internally (bennet primed) until late 1874 when the government switched to the shorter .45 S&W. When did copper cases give way to brass cases?
Also, I'm not sure where to post this. Does anybody know where I can find a Frankford Arsenal .45 Colt cartridge, as well as a .45 S&W cartridge? I've seen whole boxes for $450, but only want one or two cartridges.
Thanks,
Jared