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45 70
The .45-70 rifle cartridge, also known as .45-70 Government, was developed at the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873, which is known to collectors as the "Trapdoor Springfield." The new cartridge was a replacement for the stop-gap .50-70 Government cartridge which had been adopted in 1866, one year after the end of the American Civil War.
I have a us Springfield model 1884 45 70 for sale. The gun is all original and in good shape. There is no rust and the bore is in good shape. Its a fun gun to shoot . It does nicks, scratches, and a few scars but overall is still a nice gun. I have 100 round os ammo that go with it as well. I...
So just picked up a 1873 trapdoor and need to feed the thing!
Looking for 45-70 components to get started reloading for it. Not picky on the brass just needs to be usable. Would prefer cast bullets. Could also use dies so pretty much let me know what you got for 45-70.
After maybe 50-100...
Selling my almost brand new Marlin 1895sbl .45-70. Unlike previous years, this Marlin is excellent with good machining, straight sights, good stock fitment, and butter smooth action. Only six rounds fired total, I just prefer the shorter barrel of my other 45-70 hence the sale. Includes box...