Chiappa 1886 Wildlands Takedown Lever Action Rifle .45-70 Government 18.5" Barrel 4 Round Capacity Laminate Stock Dark Gray Cerakote Finish
The Wildlands line of lever-action hunting rifles were brought to life with the modern hunter in mind. Hunters who find themselves in various environments and need a reliable rifle to forge ahead in harsh conditions.
Brand: Chiappa Firearms
Category: Rifles
Series: Wildlands Takedown
Model: 1886
Caliber: 45-70 Gov
Capacity: 4+1
Stock Material: Laminate
Action: Lever
Oal: 38.30"
Hand: Right Hand
Sights: Fixed Fiber Optic Front / Skinner Rear
Size: Full Size
Barrel Finish: Dark Gray Cerakote
Barrel Material: Steel
Muzzle: Threaded
Application: Field
Receiver Material: Steel
Thread Pattern: 5 / 8"-24 tpi
Barrel Length: 18.50"
Max Capacity: 4
Receiver Finish: Dark Gray Cerakote
Trigger: Single
Weight: 9.50 lbs
Stock Finish: Black
Caliber Dictionary
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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
