The lever-action rifle is both a symbol of American history and a working platform that continues to entice modern shooters. That’s because lever actions are reliable and downright fun to shoot, ...

This column, “Rebirth of the .45/70,” appeared in the September 1972 issue of Outdoor Life. The life span of rifle cartridges is hard to predict because shooters have the fickle habit of tossing them ...

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RICE LAKE, Wis., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Repeating Arms recently discovered a safety issue affecting certain lever action .45-70 Gov't rifles manufactured between December 14, 2022, and ...

Smith & Wesson is now chambering its new Model 1854 lever action rifle for the potent 45-70 Govt cartridge in a pair of models that blend heritage and innovation. The Model 1854 may be Smith & ...

Is there such a thing as an all-around rifle — a rifle that can do it all? If there is, it may be a lever-action rifle chambered in the venerable .45-70 Government. It is a rifle I have wanted for a ...