The introduction of the Model 1886 by Winchester was, in fact, a direct result of the .45/70 cartridge. Winchester’s Model ...

Lever-action rifles have been around for over 150 years, and they’re still as practical—and fun—as ever. Whether you’re after a dependable hunting rifle, a hard-hitting .45/70 for bear country, or ...

In becoming “The Gun That Won The West,” the Winchester ... most popular big-game cartridge in the country was then the .45-70 Gov’t, which was approximately twice as long as the ...

There was also a plethora of black-powder lever-gun cartridges similar to the 45/70. Now there are only about five left standing that have any real support from ammunition or firearms manufacturers.