Ultimate BPCR 45-70 Collection

Full-choke · August 30, 2007, 12:23 PM

Okay, so here is the idea. If you were to have an awesome collection of 45-70 rifles and ammo, what would you have in it? It needs to venture into every realm that the round has as well. Bolt guns, falling block, rolling block, single shot, handguns...list everything you would put in a BPCR 45-70 collection by make, model and why!

Thanks guys!
F-C

Jim Watson · August 30, 2007, 01:45 PM

Not a collector, I really shoot BPCR and have no need for or interest in a bolt action, lever action, hammerless, or handgun .45-70.

In my narrow field, I would go for a '77 Sharps and a Winchester '85. I'd have to choose between new-gun makers Axtell, C. Sharps, Ballard, and Meacham. Or just send real ones to John King to fix up nice. Prettiest (and one of the best shooting) BPCRs I have seen was a Winchester he rebuilt.

And maybe a double rifle like Ken Waters', just for fun.

Ammunition? Right off the old Rockchucker with Swiss powder and a bullet out of a Paul Jones mould.

dalegribble · August 30, 2007, 05:41 PM

A friend had a TC handgun in 45-70, didn't really see the purpose.
I have an H&R Buffalo Classic, Marlin 1895 Cowboy and soon a Sharps. A perfect trio, don't see the need for more....but maybe a 45-120

boltgun71 · August 30, 2007, 07:45 PM

I'm dreaming of getting a Remington Custom Shop Rolling Block Silouhette target rifle in 45-70 in the future. Thats what my 45-70 "Ultimate" collection would start with.

Jim Watson · August 30, 2007, 09:31 PM

I've seen those.
Check out Lone Star before you jump.
http://www.lonestarrifle.com/

**4V50 Gary** · August 31, 2007, 12:32 AM

How about a .45-70 Gatling?

August 30, 2007, 12:23 PM	#1
Full-choke Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 617	Ultimate BPCR 45-70 Collection Okay, so here is the idea. If you were to have an awesome collection of 45-70 rifles and ammo, what would you have in it? It needs to venture into every realm that the round has as well. Bolt guns, falling block, rolling block, single shot, handguns...list everything you would put in a BPCR 45-70 collection by make, model and why! Thanks guys! F-C __________________ TC Encore -6mm Rem Rifle; Ruger 10/22; Ruger 10/22 Ultimate; Stoeger Condor 20; ; Remington 1100 12; Stoeger 22 Luger; Taurus PT1911; Ruger SR40c God gave us the gift of life. It is the most precious gift ever. To be unarmed is to be helpless to protect that gift; that is outright irresponsible. - Ted Nugent

August 31, 2007, 12:32 AM	#6
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,833	How about a .45-70 Gatling? __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

August 30, 2007, 01:45 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	Not a collector, I really shoot BPCR and have no need for or interest in a bolt action, lever action, hammerless, or handgun .45-70. In my narrow field, I would go for a '77 Sharps and a Winchester '85. I'd have to choose between new-gun makers Axtell, C. Sharps, Ballard, and Meacham. Or just send real ones to John King to fix up nice. Prettiest (and one of the best shooting) BPCRs I have seen was a Winchester he rebuilt. And maybe a double rifle like Ken Waters', just for fun. Ammunition? Right off the old Rockchucker with Swiss powder and a bullet out of a Paul Jones mould.

August 30, 2007, 05:41 PM	#3
dalegribble Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Posts: 861	A friend had a TC handgun in 45-70, didn't really see the purpose. I have an H&R Buffalo Classic, Marlin 1895 Cowboy and soon a Sharps. A perfect trio, don't see the need for more....but maybe a 45-120

August 30, 2007, 07:45 PM	#4
boltgun71 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 547	I'm dreaming of getting a Remington Custom Shop Rolling Block Silouhette target rifle in 45-70 in the future. Thats what my 45-70 "Ultimate" collection would start with.

August 30, 2007, 09:31 PM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	I've seen those. Check out Lone Star before you jump. http://www.lonestarrifle.com/