45/70 cartridge. Winchester’s Model 1876 rifle, an attempt to market a lever-action rifle for large, hard-hitting cartridges, ...

At one time the 30-30 Winchester was the most ... and it is arguably the most popular lever-action rifle sold today. By modern standards, original 45/70 ballistics are pathetic.

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 ...

45-70 Gov’t, which was approximately twice as long as the .44-40 Win. Saddled with the ’73s limited toggle-link action, Winchester’s most expedient solution, rather than design an entirely ...