A caliber that traces its origins from the battlefield to its modern-day presence in hunting camps across the country. 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 ones meant for large game. This Henry Lever action rifle features a blued steel octagonal barrel with a brass receiver that is tapped for a Weaver mount. Other features include fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and a brass beaded front sight, and an American walnut with a brass buttplate.
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The classic model 1895 is a tried and true configuration with a lever action as smooth as any you've experienced. Its barrel has deep-cut Ballard-type rifling and it has a flat, solid top receiver not only keeps out rain, snow and debris, but it is already tapped for mounting a scope and has an offset hammer spur. The American black walnut pistol grip stock has a fluted comb and cut checkering with a Mar-Sheild finish, rubber butt pad, and swivel studs.