Marlin STP 45-70 "Trapper"
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Nechako Outdoors has been posting pics of them on their social media. Looks good if you are into that sort of thing.
Thanks for the post. They are all spoken for.
Boom, that was fast...! get them while you can!
They had a pre buy on their website since the Trapper was announced. One order left to fill then the rest hit the rack. Not sure how many they have coming.
Now, I believe they have the 45-70 Magnum loads by Buffalo Bore. Get a few boxes, and get some video when you try it. Should be an interesting outing. If you really want to man up, replace the factory stock with a nice wooden one with a brass buttplate.
Seriously, though, I love my GG, so this would be even more fun. Synthetic is more practical, as well, if a little less aesthetic. Enjoy
Haven't seen a stainless model yet with the hammered on or canted front sight.
I have a Jan 2017 SBL which is perfect in fit and finish.
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Thank you. Can't wait to punish myself. LOL.
420gr Cast Performance waiting on the bench.
The Trapper has a wood stock. Painted.
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I think you can cut a couple inches off and re-crown.. as long as you don't make the rifle shorter that 26"... you can't however do that to a shotgun.
Nope. Check your laws. 26" overall does apply because it's a manual action, not a semi. However; it also states that if you cut/alter a barrel to be less than 18" you have created a prohibited device. You can install a shorter barrel that is manufactured at that length, but you cannot cut/alter. Heck, you could install an 8" barrel on a lever, as long as the O/A lenth was still 26" it would be non-restricted, but the barrel has to be manufactured at that length. Although I really don't think I'd like to shoot a 45-70 with an 8" barrel! Yikes!!
Ok.. now I see the logic. I totally get that cutting 2 inches off an 18.5" barrel would turn me into a gangster thug drug dealer. Thank god we have laws to prevent that!
Now, what might be interesting is if you could re-chamber a Mare's Leg 45 LC to 45-70, and make a 45-70 mare's Leg based on one of the 45-70 actions (I know, .454 vs. .458, but what the heck). Load 'er up with trail boss and 290's for real friends, and BB Magnum for the guys that figure they are the real he-men.
