.45-70 bolt action?

[sbtennex]

Does anyone build one of these, other than in a custom rifle? I know the #1 can be had, but I'm thinking I need a new bolt in the old Gov't. Already have an XLR (and it rocks).

 

[albayo]

Bolt Action 45-70

The only bolt action 45-70 I know of, was made on the old Siamese Mauser action. I think custom build is the likely option. Someone must have commercially manufactured a rifle in that caliber.

If you had to have a custom 45-70 manufactured would a P-14 action be suitable for the job?

 

[H4831]

A friend of mine had one built, by another mutual friend here.
I THINK they used a P14 acton. If you are interested you could PM me for details.

 

[jurban]

There was one on EE not to long ago might still be around? Can't remember what type of action it was on. Seach in there might still be there.

 

[Pathfinder]

There has been quite a few built on Enfield actions. Some outfit in the states use to make them commercially (Gibbs) but they are no longer around.

All custom jobs (AFAIK) these days.

 

[geologist]

I've used a Siamese Mauser in 45-70. Great rifle!

 

[Foxer]

It's only about 500 bucks to get the 'gibbs' conversion done to a no 4 enfeild here in canada. And that's with a new barrel - so if you find a decent enfeild with a shot out barrel or something for 150 it's still pretty reasonable.

 

[UCSPanther]

I think 45-70 and 444 marlin are two favorite "retirement" round for old military rifles that have had their barrels "shot out" (badly worn from heavy use).

I'd love to find or make a SMLE jungle carbine in 45-70.

 

[teenahlake]

I've got pix of the conversion, basically rebarrel,grind the extractor, add sheetmetal mag lips, tune for feeding and GTG if anybody can post pix let me know, and i'll forward

 

[Pathfinder]

I sent a No.4 to be converted with a smith in BC last summer and Im still waiting. Good things come to those who wait I guess.....

 

[Joel]

I found a No 4 action and picked it up, and a friend in the US is doing the 45/70 conversion.

 

[mahony1977]

Just saw a Chuck hawks article on the summit kit . He say's if you ream it out to a 45 90 that it can almost match a 458 win mag .

 

[leverlover]

hunters sporting goods has a boatload of old lee enfields of different varietys all in cr@p quality but with ok actions.