H&R Buffalo Classic 45/70

Bailey71 · May 25, 2020, 01:27 PM

Long story short. My wife’s aunt went through a divorce some 4 or 5 yrs ago. Unbeknownst to me she kept most of the rifles they owned in a locked closet at my mother in laws house. One day my wife’s aunt heard me talking about wanting a 45/70. She said “I have a 45/70”. I said whaaaaat?!!? She said yeah and told me where the rifles were. She said go look at em and you can hunt with em if you want. I opened the closet and my eyes went starlight to the 45-70. I pulled it out and the dang thang was as long as a well rope. I think it’s a 32” or 34” barrel. It’s a Harrington & Richardson model 1871 Buffalo Classic single shot with a scope. So she doesn’t shoot and it has just been sitting there for four or five years. I asked her to sale it to me and she just says “Ohhh I don’t know...”. That’s just nuts if you ask me. I don’t know a lot about the Buffalo Classic. All I know is it’s dinged up a little bit with no rust and I want it.

Pahoo · May 25, 2020, 01:43 PM

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All I know is it’s dinged up a little bit with no rust and I want it.

I guess there is a question in there somewhere. The most important part, is that they are very serviceable and fun to shoot, with target loads. I had tang sights on mine. Furniture on main was Birch and mechanically very stout. Other than that, don't know what else to add. …..

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Shoot it and;
Be Safe !!!

Bailey71 · May 25, 2020, 02:43 PM

I almost bought a Henry 45-70 instead I opted for the 30-30. I have shot a Henry 45-70 a few times. Nice gun. Now that I have the 30-30 I find myself still wanting a 45-70 and if I can get this one I’m sure I can get it cheap. I was just wanting to see if anyone had any personal experience with the BC. Are they good guns or crap? Are they are they reliable and accurate?

May 25, 2020, 01:27 PM	#1
Bailey71 Member Join Date: May 21, 2020 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 43	H&R Buffalo Classic 45/70 Long story short. My wife’s aunt went through a divorce some 4 or 5 yrs ago. Unbeknownst to me she kept most of the rifles they owned in a locked closet at my mother in laws house. One day my wife’s aunt heard me talking about wanting a 45/70. She said “I have a 45/70”. I said whaaaaat?!!? She said yeah and told me where the rifles were. She said go look at em and you can hunt with em if you want. I opened the closet and my eyes went starlight to the 45-70. I pulled it out and the dang thang was as long as a well rope. I think it’s a 32” or 34” barrel. It’s a Harrington & Richardson model 1871 Buffalo Classic single shot with a scope. So she doesn’t shoot and it has just been sitting there for four or five years. I asked her to sale it to me and she just says “Ohhh I don’t know...”. That’s just nuts if you ask me. I don’t know a lot about the Buffalo Classic. All I know is it’s dinged up a little bit with no rust and I want it.

May 25, 2020, 02:43 PM	#3
Bailey71 Member Join Date: May 21, 2020 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 43	I almost bought a Henry 45-70 instead I opted for the 30-30. I have shot a Henry 45-70 a few times. Nice gun. Now that I have the 30-30 I find myself still wanting a 45-70 and if I can get this one I’m sure I can get it cheap. I was just wanting to see if anyone had any personal experience with the BC. Are they good guns or crap? Are they are they reliable and accurate?