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Offline Chief Sapulpa

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Handi vs. Topper vs. BC Classic Carbine
« on: February 25, 2012, 01:36:18 PM »
Hello, newbie, soon to be BC Classic Carbine owner here...so what's the difference between the Handi rifle, Topper and BC Classic Carbine?...is it only wood quality, receiver finish and barrel finish?
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Re: Handi vs. Topper vs. BC Classic Carbine
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2012, 02:06:39 PM »
Welcome! The Topper line was originally made by H&R Inc that went out of business in 1986, modern Topper shotguns were made by NEF and H&R1871, but were discontinued in this year. The Handi-rifle was first available from NEF and later from H&R1871 and is still in current production by H&R1871, NEF is no longer an active brand name. The 45 Colt BC Carbine was only made in 2007 and 2008, although the 45-70 BC is still in production, both by H&R1871, has a faux case colored SB2 frame and checkered walnut stock as opposed to blued, oxide or nickel finish of the Handi with hardwood or synthetic stock. Modern Toppers were a little nicer than the Pardners, kinda a like the difference between the Handi-rifle and an Ultra Hunter or Ultra Varmint.

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Re: Handi vs. Topper vs. BC Classic Carbine
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2012, 03:30:13 PM »
Tim, thanks for the explanation.  I have seen the Classic Carbine 45LC with both blued barrels as well as a black painted barrel.  Could the black painted barrel be an accessory barrel added later?
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Re: Handi vs. Topper vs. BC Classic Carbine
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2012, 04:48:07 PM »
More likely the barrel was painted by the previous owner, like I said, H&R hasn't made the BC Carbine since 2008. H&R does black oxide refinishes tho, so it could have been redone after the fact, it's not a standard accessory barrel finish tho, it would had to be a special request on the barrel order or aftermarket. My 45-120 BC barrel has a matte finish, but it was done my my gunsmith.

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Re: Handi vs. Topper vs. BC Classic Carbine
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2012, 05:08:47 PM »
I'm not sure where, but I remember seeing a .45LC BC (NIB) version for sale.  I think it was on GB.
IIRC it was going for $380.00.
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Re: Handi vs. Topper vs. BC Classic Carbine
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2012, 05:57:42 AM »
Last carbine I saw for sale here (about 1 yr ago) was asking price of $300, and it wasnt moving then. Must be gone, though, because it hasnt shown back up.
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Re: Handi vs. Topper vs. BC Classic Carbine
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2012, 06:08:18 AM »
CDNN sold over 300 BC Carbines last year for $247 or less shipped, one of which was to me!!  8) Unfortunately, they sold all of them.  :-\

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Re: Handi vs. Topper vs. BC Classic Carbine
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2012, 05:12:10 AM »
You can't go wrong with the Classic Carbine in 45 Colt. Everytime i shoot mine, I have to stifle a laugh. It's just that much fun to shoot ! If you want to hunt with it, it will do for just about anything you might run across in the woods.


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Re: Handi vs. Topper vs. BC Classic Carbine
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2012, 08:12:23 AM »
Thanks to all who replied.  My new-to-me Classic Carbine is on its way to me today.  I too expect a degree of giddyness with this caliber since I will be firing some GOEX Blackdawg blackpowder.  I also will use this caliber as my entre into reloading.
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