The Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver, or BFR as it is known is truly the biggest and finest made revolver on available on the market today. This revolver is entirely manufactured in the US and is designed to be ultra rugged from the ground up. All BFR Revolvers are constructed from stainless steel and feature precision grade barrels which will deliver you unmatched accuracy with any type of load. If you have been looking for the most powerful production single action firearm made in several different calibers and frame sizes then the Magnum Research BFR series is for you. So whether you need to be able to take grouse or grizzly, the BFR should be your top choice.
Specifications and Features : Magnum Research BFR Single Action Revolver BFR45-70B
.45-70 Government
10" Barrel
Long Cylinder Model
5 Rounds
Factory Black Fixed Front Sight
Factory Rear Adjustable
Bisley Black Laminate Grips
Trigger Pull 4 to 5 lbs
Cylinder Width 1.75"
Overall Height 6"
Overall Length 17.5"
Brushed Stainless Steel Finish
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
