Who is for 45/70

[Tombs]

I have 4 JM Marlins, sold one LTDV JM Marlin 45-70. What are "real" Marlins??

I have grandpa's 1894 Marlin, made in 1894, in 38-40, is that one???

Don

If it's JM stamped, it's a "real" marlin.

 

[Cprokop]

Watching Wind River always gets me fired up for some 45-70!!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Took my Enfield sporter to the range yesterday and shot a few of my hotter reloads. I only have two words. "Woo" and "Hoo". Also shot a few of my cowboy loads. I didn't take my chrono to compare them, but my "hot" ones were noticeably more stout recoil-wise, even though they were using 300 grain JHP vs. 405 grain cast lead in the cowboy loads. They all brought a big smile to my face.

 

[Tom Threetoes]

I only have one, a '96 JM 1895. It was a retirement present from my wife.

 

[JS1911]

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Here's my 45/70 and 50/70. The 45 was made in Evansville and the 50 Greenfield. The 50 is serial number 009.

I was at Indy Arms Co. a few years back when a gentleman in the next stall over was shooting one of those 45/70s. He was kind enough to answer my questions about the gun when I asked, and even let me shoot a couple of rounds through it. I didn't know the name of the gun until I ran across Ian's video about it on Forgotten Weapons. Incredibly fun and cool shootin' iron.

 

[dennismassie]

Don't own a 45-70, and not that you asked, but I do own a Marlin 1894 Cowboy in 45LC w/ 24" octagon barrel. Really enjoy shooting it.FWIW I have thought about getting a 45-70 though. Really like your photo.

My 1894 Cowboy Limited is a real shooter. Shoots cowboy loads and big 325-grain deer loads with equal reliability.

 

[dennismassie]

Had some great fun at the range all morning with a pair of my Marlins. Do we have any 45/70 shooters on here?


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I had a JM 1895 in 45/70, but it killed on both ends. sold it and bought a Pedersoli Remington rolling block. great shooter!

 

[IndyDave1776]

I had an 1895 JM with an aperture rear sight that would hold under 1 inch at 100 yards. I should have my ass kicked for selling that gun.

 

[Mason513]

Great caliber, get nostalgic walking the deer woods with one!

 

[Principal Skinr]

Had some great fun at the range all morning with a pair of my Marlins. Do we have any 45/70 shooters on here?


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I've got a Marin that I picked up on clearance at Walmart a few years ago along with a rebate. I got it for a song, I think around $250! I haven't shot it much, but I love it. The thing kicks like a government mule on catnip! That's part of the fun of it. Big power! I've shot Hornady Leverevolution ammo through it exclusively because I picked up a bunch of boxes on sale then, too. I've probably got 40 rounds down the pipe. It makes you remember each one. I keep it around because I love a big lever gun and because I occasionally dream of a black bear hunt in Maine with it. Maybe one day.

My buddy has a Thompson single shot pistol in .45-70. I've shot about 4 rounds out of it. Makes every other pistol's recoil feel like a bb gun. His dad downed a big deer with it years ago. Dropped it where it stood. That thing sparks about an hour of conversation for every round fired!

What I'd really like to have is a Henry all weather or the equivalent Marlin. Ove the grey/stainless look with a matching scope. and grey laminate furniture. Kinda like the one Chris Pratt had in Jurassic World. I think his was a Marlin, but not sure.

 

[Megasaki]

I like 45-70. I shoot it more and more. I prefer 45-90 though. I can get tighter groups at 100 with it.

 

[mototc]

Anyone have experience with the Chiappa 1886 takedown in .45-70 ?
Saw one of these on a shelf earlier this week and quality looked nice.

 

[92FSTech]

I have a Remlin 1895 guide gun in .45-70. Its actually a very nice rifle and I can put up good groups with it.

The day I bought it I didn't have any reloading stuff for .45-70 yet, so I picked up a box of 325gr Hornady Leverevolution at the shop where I bought the gun. Figured that way, at least I'd get to shoot it some, and I could save the brass to reload later. I took it out to the range to zero it, and I got through 12 rounds of that 20 round box before I was done. That stuff kicked like an angry mule! Then later i learned that that Hornady Leverevolution Brass is shorter than SAAMI spec, too, so it's not even a great choice for reloading.

These days I load 405gr powder-coated for it (I've found that changing bullet weights in this cartridge can have a drastic affect on point-of-impact), and have a nice trailboss plinking load, and a slightly hotter (at the high end of the "trapdoor" load data range) field load. I love the versatility of the round, and the handiness of the guide gun makes a great platform to shoot it from.

 

[DadSmith]

I'm all for a Marlin 1895CB. But I'll wait until Ruger rolls them out in late 2021.

 

[DadSmith]

I have a seriously nice Springer trap door that is up for sale.

Link please Churchmouse. My son is a serious collector he may want it. I've contacted him waiting on reply.

 

[DadSmith]

I've got a pedersoli Quigley sharps in 45-70 thats a blast to shoot.

Please post a picture.

 

[TheJoker]

I put much thought into buying an original Springfield; but, I want a shooter. I decided I'd be better off with a replica. I just bought one of those Harrington and Richards reproductions, a Little Big Horn edition. It is a gorgeous rifle. I'll get some pictures up soon.

 

[42769vette]

Please post a picture.

Best I have right now.

 

[Gabriel]

My heart is for 45-70, my wallet is not.

 

[teddy12b]

What I'd really like to have is a Henry all weather or the equivalent Marlin.

The new Henry's with side gates are already hitting the market. I saw one of the Case Hardened 45/70's with side gate on gunbroker and I was shocked they're already getting out. That will be my next 45/70 for sure.