However , the large rimfire cartridges were soon replaced by centerfire cartridges , which could safely handle higher pressures .
Some of these rifle cartridges were used in the American Civil War , including the . 44 Henry and 56 - 56 Spencer ( both in 1860 ) .
The large rimfire cartridges were soon replaced by centerfire cartridges , which could safely handle higher pressures .
Some of these rifle cartridges were used in the American Civil War , including the . 44 Henry and 56 - 56 Spencer ( both in 1860 ) .