1884 trapdoor in 45-70 with tool and ramrod cleaning tip(never seen one before) made in 1891#527141
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nice piece of American history. the tool is really a plus. thumb1
I don’t know anything about these but it looks like a winner. Cartouche remains, nice aged oil finish on the walnut. Beautiful rifle. Do you have to reload black powder for these or are .45-70 cartridges still made?
Very neat! Have you ever fired it or it is one of those look but don't touch guns?? thumb1
I have several other newer 45-70,s that I shoot, for this one I will only shoot cast 405 gr bullets with a light smoke less safe load, .460 diamater 405gr bullet at 1200 fps.
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Nice historic specimen right thar! thumb1