H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Well, I believe I have found a way to actually create a Mare's Leg type gun in .45-70. Start with one of these from Taylors... https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/1886-tc86-takedown-16-5-45-70-lc1-220100.html Replace the tachtical sights with more traditional ones, get a second stock and cut the shoulder off pistol grip, being sure to stay over 26" inches overall, and presto! I "Mare's Leg" in .45-70. It would serve no practical purpose, but would be a heck of a lot of fun to own and shoot every once in a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 The addition of one of these may be required. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Maybe not. There are loads for the round, even with a 405 grain bullet, that have very little recoil. If you can find Trailboss... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Luck Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I shoot 405gr lead with 5744 and 4198 out of a 45-70 revolver (trapdoor loads). I can do it one handed but it’s a lot of work by the time round #4 comes around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Why? Jabez Cowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORNERY OAF Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 As long as ya don't cut the barrel below 16, it might be fun to shoot, and honestly, most of the stuff I get now days is fun, I'm way past need,lol... Oh and loose the top rail,lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 22 hours ago, Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 said: Why? Jabez Cowboy Because 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 6 hours ago, ORNERY OAF said: As long as ya don't cut the barrel below 16, it might be fun to shoot, and honestly, most of the stuff I get now days is fun, I'm way past need,lol... Oh and loose the top rail,lol... It comes with a 16.5" barrel, and based on a 73 I have with a barrel of that length, cutting the shoulder part off the pistol grip should still be over 26" total. As far as "why" is concerned, just for the sheer unadulterated fun of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORNERY OAF Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 2 hours ago, sassnetguy50 said: Because This is all I needed to see,now I want one.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Steve McQueen's Was in .44WCF not .45-70,,, And in a 92... Jabez Cowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 True, all 3 of Josh Randall's used 44-40, while his belt carried 45-70. This project could be the realization of childhood dreams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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