Description
t’s a caliber that traces its origins from the battlefield to its modern-day presence in hunting camps across the country, and it’s 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 .45-70’s 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.
Specifications
Type: Rifle: Lever Action
Model Series: Henry Lever
Model Specific: Henry Side Gate
Caliber/Gauge: 45-70 Govt
Barrel Length: 19.8 in.
Capacity: 4+1
Minimum/Overall Length: 38.1 in.
Safety: Transfer Bar
Frame Finish: Brass
Drilled & Tapped: Yes
Front Sight: Bead
Rear Sight: Adj Diamond Semi-buckhorn
Weight: 7.09 lbs.
Firearm Stock: Walnut Straight Grip
Features: Regular Lever | Swivel Studs
Finish: Blue, Brass
Firing System: External Hammer
Frame Material: Brass
Scope Base: Weaver 63B Scope Mount
Magazine Type: Tubular Magazine
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Round Blued Steel
Barrel Twist: 1-20
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Buttplate/Recoil Pad: Brass
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