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Thanks Wayne, that’s a good option to keep in mind. I figure the ready made ones are cheap enough that if I find one that just requires a touch on the grindstone to bring it to size, it’ll save some...

Can anyone tell me the length of the steel pin on the non-threaded end of a Lee .458 Win Mag Case Length Gauge? I’m wanting to trim some 45-70 cases slightly longer than standard and am wondering if...

Gewehr-guy, thank you! That’s interesting to know. This the oldest rifle I own and I’m really enjoying learning the history behind them.

Dutchman, thanks again for the information. I think my next step is to slug the bore and do a chamber cast. I was thinking originally it was a 50-70 so my brain was considering how to use those...

Gewehr-Guy, thank you for the insight! The serial number on the barrel and butt plate looks to be 9374. Would that indicate an 1874 manufacture date?

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Dutchman, thank you very much for taking time to write such a detailed post! Based on your description, I think it may not have been reamed for a 50-70 cartridge. I’m including a photo, but to my eye...

Hi All. I’m new to BPCR and in fact just picked up my first rifle at auction. It was listed as a “European 50-70” without any other info. I’d appreciate any info (manufacturer, age etc.) that anyone...