Cartridge Hall of Fame: 45 Colt Ammunition | MidwayUSA
This video from MidwayUSA's Cartridge Hall of Fame series provides a brief overview of the iconic .45 Colt ammunition. Developed in 1873 through a collaboration between Colt and Union Metallic Cartridge, this cartridge was famously chambered in the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. The video highlights its enduring legacy, noting its continued use in modern revolvers and even some lever-action rifles. Larry Potterfield, founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, presents this historical and significant ammunition.










