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The .45-70 (11.6x53mmR), also known as the .45-70 Government, .45-70 Springfield, and .45-2 1 ⁄ 10" Sharps, is a .45 caliber rifle cartridge originally holding 70 grains of black powder that was developed at the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873.
The Thompson/Center Contender is a break-action single-shot pistol or rifle that was introduced in 1967 by Thompson/Center Arms. It can be chambered in cartridges from .17 Bumble Bee to .45-70 Government.
The Magnum Research BFR is a single-action revolver manufactured by Magnum Research.Modeled after the Ruger Blackhawk, it is constructed of stainless steel and chambered for a number of powerful handgun cartridges, such as .460 S&W Magnum and .500 S&W Magnum; popular rifle chamberings, including .30–30 WCF, .444 Marlin, and .45-70 Government; and even .410 bore shotshells.
Winchester also produced a civilian sporting version of the Hotchkiss, likewise in caliber .45-70 Government, until 1899. 1884 Winchester catalog lists an option to chamber the M1883 in ".40-65 Hotchkiss" cartridge (which may or may not be .40-65 Winchester introduced in 1887), but it's not clear if this variant was ever actually produced.
Springfield Model 1873 (US - Single-Shot Breech-Loading Rifle - .45-70 Government) Springfield Model 1879 (US - Single-Shot Breech-Loading Rifle - .45-70 Government) Springfield Model 1879 Carbine (US - Single-Shot Breech-Loading Carbine - .45-70 Government) Springfield Model 1880 (US - Single-Shot Rifle Breech-Loading - .45-70 Government)
.45 ACP.45 Auto Rim: 6 United States: 1917-1920 Magnum Research BFR: Magnum Research.30-30 Winchester.38-55 Winchester.375 Winchester.444 Marlin.45 Colt.410.45-70 Government.45-90 Sharps.450 Marlin.460 S&W Magnum.500 S&W Magnum.50 Beowulf.22 Hornet.218 Bee.44 Remington Magnum.454 Casull.480 Ruger.475 Linebaugh.50 GI.50 Action Express.500 JRH: 5
Models in use included the M1911A1 (Colt .45 Automatic), Smith & Wesson (Combat Masterpiece in .38 Special caliber), Smith and Wesson Model 1917 (.45 ACP and .45 Auto Rim) and various other small arms. By the 1970s it became obvious that the M1911A1 (Colt Government .45ACP) model was going to have to be replaced. [4]
In 1994, a variant was produced in .45-70 Government, to make it legal in the state of California. It was fitted with Pachmayr decelerator grips and was available in either matte or bright stainless steel finish with fixed sights. Unusual for a double-action revolver, the Thunder 5 features a manual safety lever. [1]