Historical firearms, Winchester 45-70

[Charles]

Originally Posted by bobabode

Had a 45-70 pistol grip Winchester (the big boy of Winchester rifles) across my knees today. Teddy Roosevelt had one. Pretty rare version of the gun that won the west. The walnut crotchwood pistol grip stock was pretty magnificent. A friend of mine is a collector of militaria, carriage mounted Gatlin, several cannons and so on. Next time I visit I'll get a chance to hold one of Buffalo Bill Cody's Winchester rifles. Cool stuff.

Finally.

A thread devoid of political talking points and misc personal bullshit.

Bob, you should consider yourself fortunate. You are being blessed with not only seeing, but being able to handle historical weapons seldom seen outside of a museum. Apparently your friend not only bores with a big auger, but has a pretty deep hip pocket as well.

Congratulations,

Chas