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45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« on: March 19, 2010, 04:34:26 PM »
I'm quite interested in the Trapper model 45-70 Handi-Rifle, sporting an 18.5 inch barrel. Nice and sweet, a compact carbine that looks good. Different anyway. I usually like things different.
Any one got one of these? Will the Bufalo Classic forend fit this, amking it appear as a Mannlicher? Velocity differnce compared to 22 incher? Thanks.
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Re: 45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2010, 03:33:07 AM »
The forearms will fit, no problem, but at that length maybe consider the Cr-45 carbine and redo to the 454 or 460 on the other thread?
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Re: 45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2010, 04:32:05 AM »
  That would be a winner.  Just take a standard rifle to a gunsmith and have it cut, crowned and the sight moved back.  Shouldn't break the bank.

  One nice thing about a Handi, you can find a smith anywhere who will do the job for a price you like and you don't hev to transfer the gun interstate.  Just mail the barrel.  Cheaper shipping than a whole gun just by virtue of the shorter, lighter box.  No transfer issues because you aren't shipping a gun.  Find a local guy, or find one on the internet, whatever works for you.

  I haven't used Adco, but they were recommended to me by someone who has for a similar job.
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Re: 45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2010, 03:37:32 PM »
Thanks for the responces. I do appreciate it.
I've got a regular Hand-Rifle 45-70 on order through my local dealer right now. It would be very nice to have a Trapper model with a Mannlicher stock, so this may be my next purchase.
I didn't see the Trapper barrels on the H&R1871 site. So, maybe an alternative is to either cut this new one, or have a new barrel one installed, and shorten that. So many options, so much enjoyment.
BTW My brother owns my first 45-70 Handi-Rifle, so I wanted to get a new one. I've also owned two others, both were 30-06's, but sold them off.
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Re: 45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2010, 04:08:44 PM »
H&R don't make a shot barrel .45-70 as far as I know, 22" being the shortest. It is very easy to cut down and recrown one thou.
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Re: 45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2010, 04:43:55 PM »
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Re: 45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2010, 08:51:28 PM »
Quickdtoo,,,, I didn't see the TALO barrel on the H&R1871 site for their barrel program. Where can I get one then?
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Re: 45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2010, 08:54:24 PM »
They're special order offerings on complete rifles, I doubt you'll ever see them as accessory barrels.

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Re: 45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2010, 01:43:00 PM »
Thank you. I guess the best options are to buy a complete TALO rifle, or cut a long one down (or buy/trade another for one). Its on the future list.
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Re: 45-70 Trapper Handi-Rifle
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2010, 08:22:32 PM »
I just picked up my Handi-Rifle 45-70 from my local dealer. This one is nice. It needs some cleaning and oiling before I shoot it.
Now, I need to order some cast bullets...
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