Magnum Research BFR Revolver 45-70 Government 10" Barrel Shot BFR4570

MRI's Big Frame Revolver is the biggest, finest revolver on the market today. Entirely manufactured in the US, it is designed as a magnum from the ground up. The BFR is all stainless and has a cut rifled barrel that delivers unmatched accuracy with lead or jacketed bullets. The BFR is the most powerful production single action gun made. With multiple calibers to choose from, you can take everything from grouse to grizzly. This model has a long cylinder, brushed stainless steel finish with black rubber grips, and comes with a Weaver-style scope mount.

Brand Magnum Research

Caliber 45-70 Gov

Model BFR

Series Long Cylinder SS

Action SAO

Frame Size Large

Sights Fixed Front, Adjustable Rear

Capacity 5

Cylinder Finish Stainless

Frame Description Stainless

Grips Black Rubber

Hammer Style Exposed

Includes Scope Mount

Oal 17.50"

Weight 75.20 oz

Barrel Finish Stainless

Barrel Length 10"

Caliber Dictionary

The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.

Developed by the U.S. government for the trapdoor Springfield, the 45-70 was introduced in 1873, thus among the oldest cartridges still in continuous production. In the hands of the U.S. Army this was the cartridge that really won the West! Although officially replaced as our service cartridge by the 30-40 Krag in 1892 the 45-70 saw service in Cuba and the Philippines. It had long since been a popular sporting cartridge--and remains so today. Using a .458-inch bullet in a rimmed 2.105-inch case, original loadings with 70 grains of blackpowder used a 500-grain bullet for infantry and 405 grains for cavalry. Today's factory loads with smokeless powder are mild due to potential use in the weak trapdoor Springfield action. Standard is a 405-grain bullet at 1330 feet per second, with 300 and 350-grain loads at higher velocity available. The 45-70 was and is widely chambered in single-shots and remains popular in large-frame lever actions from Browning/Winchester, Henry, and Marlin. — Craig Boddington

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