Author Topic: new 45/70 cowboy/new leather pics (Read 2894 times)

brianscott12 · « **on:** February 07, 2010, 03:20:29 PM »

Well, I went and did it. Couldn't find a new 45/70 cowboy around here anywhere. Or used. I went on gunbroker with the help of my buddy, buffgun, I finally found a few. Some of them were new but one in particular used one caught my eye. 99% and never fired, but the wood on it is what caught my eye. It should be here in a week or two so these pics are off the gunbroker sight and I'll take more when I get it but here it is.

WyoStillhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:19:53 PM »

I have a 444S but if I were to ever get a 45-70 a Cowboy like that is exactly what I would look for. Very nice.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:27:27 PM »

Thanks. I already have two leverguns with scopes. This one is gonna stay with open sights. Maybe a tang sight and a good set of peeps for short range.

Dances with Geoducks · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2010, 06:59:15 PM »

I got to trade my two 30-30s and all their stuff for one of these

I cant enjoy the 30-30 any more

FredWT · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2010, 08:00:41 PM »

The pics look very nice. I hope you get exactly what you are hoping for!

Wyo. Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2010, 03:23:23 PM »

Nice buy, that is what I had in mind this Jan. but ran across the new/used 1895 with the half mag. and blued action...since it was a couple hundred cheaper than the new cowboy, I bought it..Shot it in, but no game yet...good luck it should be a shooter....

Swampman · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2010, 03:34:27 PM »

I'd very much like to have a .45-70 Cowboy with the barrel cut to 20" and a Sims grind to fit recoil pad properly installed.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2010, 04:51:22 AM »

It should be here by the end of next week. I've got some 405 gr cast bullets that I'm gonna start it off on and see how it does. I've got some soft cast and a few hard cast. IMR 4198 will be my choice of powders.

Frank V · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2010, 01:01:14 PM »

I think you are going to like the .45-70, it can be loaded up & down to suit & is very accurate either way. Those Marlins shoot very well too.
Frank

Dee · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2010, 02:42:50 PM »

I had one, with a Marble's Tang on it, and a Lyman 66 aperture. The tang bit me under recoil with heavy loads but, sometimes I wish I hadn't sold it. I have a ton of ammo for one, and brass, bullets, and molds, dies. Great caliber, and rifle.

Hank08 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2010, 05:36:55 AM »

I got one of the 1st ones a few yrs. ago and it weights 6 1/2 lbs. empty. Most are 7+ lbs.
It likes the Hornady 350 Jac. flat pt. and the 300 gr. RCBS FPGC, both right length for feeding.
Excellent accuracy and great gun to carry. Brian Pierce took one to Africa for Cape buffalo,
Killed his bull with one shot and also killed the one standing behind it, pretty good penetration.
H08

Old Fart · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2010, 05:59:25 AM »

That sure is a purdy rifle.

Hope it works out for you.
Be sure and give us a range report.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2010, 06:53:19 AM »

Thanks, I'm bout ready for it to get here. Should be monday at the latest. Tomorrow if I'm lucky.

kitchawan kid · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2010, 06:59:32 AM »

Dee, if you want to part with some of that 45/70 stuff,let us know.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:38:19 AM »

Gun finally got here Now I,m waiting on the Marble tang sights to arrive. I cant wait to shoot it.

Old Fart · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:49:06 AM »

Quote from: brianscott12 on February 25, 2010, 10:38:19 AM

I cant wait to shoot it.

I'm afraid I'd have to take it out in the backyard and crack it off.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2010, 11:00:48 AM »

Lol, old fart, if I weren't in city limits, I would have allready. I'm a itchin pretty bad. I allresdy have 2 45/70s and I want to see how this one compares.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:40:19 PM »

My sights finally came in. I can't wait to try them out. Marble Tang Sights

rex6666 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2010, 04:37:13 AM »

I have a friend that has a CB 45/70, always complaining about how hard it
kicks and showin me his brused shoulder, one of these days if i am give
him room he is going to pop off with a price and i will own that little dumplin.

bladerunner · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2010, 05:06:44 AM »

Brian,
Nice rifle and a cool sight.I can't wait for a range report!!

Rex,
I don't understand all the "it kicks too hard" comments from people....you can MAKE it kick hard,but why shoot hard kicking stuff at the range (once it's sighted in). The Remington factory 405 grain and the federal hollow points don't kick at all to me....I hope you end up with that rifle,your friend is insulting her manners,lol

brianscott12 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2010, 06:50:03 AM »

I've got all my mechanic work caught up with the exception of a few hours friday eve and this weekend is free, so barring any unforseen events, I'm a gonna go shootin. Also got sme 30/30 hand loads I need to try out.

rex6666 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2010, 06:34:26 AM »

Quote from: bladerunner on March 04, 2010, 05:06:44 AM

Brian,
Nice rifle and a cool sight.I can't wait for a range report!!

Rex,
I don't understand all the "it kicks too hard" comments from people....you can MAKE it kick hard,but why shoot hard kicking stuff at the range (once it's sighted in). The Remington factory 405 grain and the federal hollow points don't kick at all to me....I hope you end up with that rifle,your friend is insulting her manners,lol

Yea!
i have 2 45/70 handi rifles, all depends on what you feed them. the 325 hornady
will get your atention though. I mostly shoot rem 405 and Buffalo 405, not much
kick there.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2010, 03:55:38 AM »

I went and shot this lil gem last weekend and I went ahead and used the loads that I've worked up for my guide gun. Wow she is very accurate with these and you can definately tell that you're shootin somethin. Now to get the tang sights put on.

boondocker · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2010, 06:24:12 AM »

Brian that is a beautiful 45/70, nice wood and I like the looks of the octagon barrel. This is my next quest and a 35 Rem. I am into casting bullets and these seem like a good match as they were design for them. How was your accuracy and what was your load may I ask. I never messed with levers until this year and I am having a blast.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2010, 06:58:07 AM »

Boondocker, I haven't been reloading for very long and only have three different powders. But the two loads that I have work well for me. The first load was developed for my guide gun, 300 gr hornady jhp with 48 grains of imr4198. The other is a lead cast 500 grain spitzer with 35 grains of imr4198 with LE cases. This one works well in my buff classic I plan on using 405 gr soft cast in my cowboy when I get the chance to load some.

So if any one has any suggestions using either imr4198 or imr3031, I'm all ears.

OLDPUPPYMAX · « **Reply #25 on:** March 26, 2010, 05:27:15 AM »

I looked very hard at the 1895 Cowboy after reading an article about the rifle in "Guns of the Old West" magazine. 8 lbs and a 24" barrel are right up my alley. But $150 for 100 rounds? That compares with $55 for 100 rounds of .45LC. I'm just not keen on going through $75 every time I drive to the range. It's a darned nice rifle, but the 45 70 price stops me.

rex6666 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 26, 2010, 06:20:42 AM »

I may have to get a second job, but i am going to have an1895 cowboy
have 2 Handi 45/70 now.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 26, 2010, 01:05:32 PM »

Oldpuppy, it aint that bad when you reload and shoot cast.
Rex, it won't be one you will regret. I'm really startin to like mine a lot. I got some new leather on her and I'll post pics later.

brianscott12 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 27, 2010, 10:48:20 AM »

Ok, here are a few pics of the leather work a friend did for me.

Dee · « **Reply #29 on:** March 27, 2010, 11:02:02 AM »

Brian I have that tang sight, and I Had it on a 4570 Cowboy just like yours. With warmed up loads that sight is gonna bite the hand that pulls the trigger. You may end up having the edges turned down to avoid it.