xcaribooer
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how common are these? is it a one of custom? where can I get one !
enfield 45-70?
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how common are these? is it a one of custom? where can I get one !
There was a company in the US called Gibbs that produced some of them. There are some good gunsmiths on this site that can put one together for you though and can be pretty much guaranteed to be better than any of the Gibbs offerings. You may want to look into a Pattern 17 conversion as well, or a Siamese Mauser, there are also a few of those around. The Siamese Mausers were popular conversions to 45/70 about 30 years ago.
xcaribooer
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I believe the one in the pic is a Gibbs
That a Gibbs you're looking at...never seen one in Canada and rarely do they come up for sale in the USA. You would be best to get a Parker Hale Supreme No4 and rebarrel in 45-70. I have seen mags for sale however it's a pricey endevour. Let us know how you make out.
If that's a Gibbs, it's a very nice one. I didn't realise they made up different grades. The one I saw and tried out was just a plain jane, no checkering, no polishing etc. The stocks were after market though.
------ There was a Shop/Gunsmith in Northern B.C. that was doing that conversion, I remember seeing their ad in Canada Eccess to Firearms, several years ago, can,t find the old ad or remember who it was, I think it was in Fort St. John, Dawson Ck; or somewhere around there, anyone here know, or have any info ??
I know that Special Interest Arms in the US can do .45-70 conversions, in addition to their other conversions (.45 ACP, 7.62x39, 7.62x54). Unfortunately, getting one of their conversion kits up here could be a problem....
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Actualy thats Navy Arms, they bought the Gibbs name, but not the quality
