Description
Its a caliber that traces its origins from the battlefield to its modern-day presence in hunting camps across the country, and its capable of handling even the largest game in North America.
Introduced by the U.S. Army in 1873, this cartridge was first known as the .45 Government. As it made its way into commercially produced firearms the name .45-70 appeared, because it was loaded with a 70 grain blackpowder charge with 405 and 500 grain bullets. Virtually all rifle making companies of the late 19th century chambered their single shots and lever actions for the .45-70. As those companies and their rifles faded away, the .45-70s popularity did not. Factory .45-70 ammunition has been cataloged continuously since 1873 but never in the variety of loadings available now, in the 21st century. They range from 405 grain lead bullet, low-velocity loads for deer hunting and target shooting to high-velocity 300 to 400 grain jacketed bullet once meant for large game. Its receiver is blued steel fitted with an 18.43? round barrel and a tubular magazine of four-round capacity.
Its pistol-grip buttstock and steel-capped forend are crafted of beautiful American walnut and cut with checkering to provide a sure grip. The buttstock wears a soft rubber pad to help shooters handle .45-70 recoil from a 7.08 lb. rifle. The model H010 will be factory issued with a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with a brass beaded front sight. Because the receiver is drilled and tapped, scope mounting is an easy option.
Model Number
H010
Action Type
Lever Action
Caliber
.45-70
Capacity
4 Rounds
M.S.R. Price
$922.00
Additional Specifications
Barrel Length
18.43″
Barrel Type
Round Blued Steel
Rate of Twist
1:20
Overall Length
37.5″
Weight
7.08 lbs.
Receiver Finish
Blued Steel
Rear Sight
Fully Adj. Semi-Buckhorn w/ Diamond Insert
Front Sight
Brass Bead
Scopeability
Drilled and Tapped
Scope Mount Type
Weaver 63B
Stock Material
American Walnut
Buttplate/Pad
Black Ventilated Rubber Recoil Pad
Length of Pull
14″
Safety
Transfer Bar
Best Uses
Target/Hunting/Large Game/Collector/Deer, Bear, Hogs, Moose, Elk at 100 yards.
Embellishments/Extras
Swivel Studs
