How much would a CAL. 45/70 GOVT. cost? its a gun?

Answer 1

oswaldo,

That depends on the age, quality, and manufacturer of the rifle.

Modern single shots like the Thompson Center will run around $250-$300 US.

The Marlin lever action will set you back about $620 US.

The Quigley or Pedersoli trapdoor is $1,000-$1,800 US.

Now, what would you want to hunt with a rifle that has the trajectory of a rainbow? Moose?

Answer 2

The 45/70 is one of the oldest center-fire cartridges. It was adopted in 1873 by the U.S. Army. It was originally fired in the Model 1873 trapdoor Springfield rifle. These were originally Civil War rifle musket converted to breech loaders, and new barrels installed. The cartridge became rather popular in the 19th century and several civilian arms were chambered for. Original weapons chambered for it are rather expensive, but reproduction of the Springfield have been made and Marlin makes a lever action in it today. While it has a heavy bullet and could kill any game in North America. It is a short range weapon (100 yards or 150 if you are a fantastic shot) because it is loaded to low velocity because of the 100+ year old originals still out there being used. Recoil is heavy you know you have fired a gun when you shoot it. If you are a wild west enthusiast or plan on hunting big game in the woods it is a very good caliber, but there are many cartridges and rifles that are much more versatile.

Answer 3

I paid $600.00 for my Marlin Cowboy 45-70. The Marlin 1895, 45-70 will run about $500.00. The big single shot "Sharps" rifle clones will run from $800 to $3,000.

I use my 10 shot Marlin in Cowboy Action competitions and the occasional long range match.

The big Sharps style rifles are often used by "Traditional" hunters who like the challenge of a single shot rifle. Moose, buffalo, and even large bears can be taken with these guns. They are favored guns of the Quigley Match long range shooters.

The 1895 Marlin is a standard hunting rifle, four round capacity and shorter barrel.

Answer 4

Nef 45-70

Answer 5

Well it depends on what you wont.
If you wont one of the old Original 45/70 Governments there available, but high dollar and you have to watch the load you shoot in them for the modern ammo is all to often too much for them.
Now as to a reproduction, you can get it in several styles, and some of them the prices can go over several thousand dollars.
I wonted mine for a heavy brush gun deer feral pigs and black bear, not to play cowboys and Native Americans.
So I opted for a barrel for my Thompson Center Encore and seeing that I already hade the Encore with several other barrels, this was not a major expense to me.
The Thompson Center Encore is one of the most versatile weapon systems available.
One of the few weapons that comes with a life time warranty.
I would have to agree the 45/70 Government is by no means a flat shooter, but when you connect with a deer in the brush with it.
You and the deer both know it.
I for one don’t like paying the price for factory ammo, so I cast my own bullets 350 grain hollow points and reload them my self.
This makes this weapon a lot more inexpensive and fun to shoot, I have been known to introduce this weapon to the invading armadillo population on off seasons, they did not seem to like the interdiction but I did.
Links attached.

New England Handi Rifle 45 70 NEF 45-70 Started at $230.00
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=68786915

SHARPS 45-70 "OLD RELIABLE Started at $8,500.00
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=68076627

A list of others 45/70 all price ranges.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.asp?

Hope this was of some help.

D58

Answer 6

A servicable springfeild trapdoor around 375-450

not as bad as what would a 22 LR cost $25 to a few thousand

Answer 7

You have a good idea from others of the prices you can expect, but don't let their comments scare you off. If isn't a horrible kicker if the rifle fits you well, and it's only a short-range affair if you don't know how to shoot it. People put holes in targets with the thing at 600 yards on a routine basis, and it's perfectly capable of putting down medium game with that big, heavy bullet at 300 yards, though you have to be good at range estimation and know your rifle well.

Answer 8

I paid $450 for my Marlin 1895. Ammo will cost you between $20 to $25 and up to $40 (buffalo bore) a box. Remember, you're basically pumpkin chucking with that big of a round, and it's going to drop fast, so if you're hunting with it, keep it in the timber. It does come in handy in thick brush, two does in the freezer can verify that. :P

Answer 9

If you could find an old trapdoor, it would vary on the shape its in!