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BlueTrain · March 23, 2010, 04:59 PM

A little searching through my reference library turned up an article from the July, 1960, Guns & Ammo magazine about one caliber rifles and pistols by some guy named Frank C. Barnes. Unfortunately for my memory, all his references to long guns for the .45 ACP were for single shots. He thought the .45 Colt was a better choice. About all the lever actions mentioned were Winchester Model 92s but I doubt you could find one that you would be willing to convert nowadays. He also mentioned a new cartridge that might be good for hunting called the .454 Magnum. Yes, it just turned 50.

March 23, 2010, 04:59 PM	#16
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	A little searching through my reference library turned up an article from the July, 1960, Guns & Ammo magazine about one caliber rifles and pistols by some guy named Frank C. Barnes. Unfortunately for my memory, all his references to long guns for the .45 ACP were for single shots. He thought the .45 Colt was a better choice. About all the lever actions mentioned were Winchester Model 92s but I doubt you could find one that you would be willing to convert nowadays. He also mentioned a new cartridge that might be good for hunting called the .454 Magnum. Yes, it just turned 50. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.