Harrington & Richardson Model 1871 'Buffalo Classic' 45/70
45/70
This firearm is offered for sale by Sunshine Coast Gun Shop, licensed firearms dealer no. 50001565. The sale is conducted by and through the dealer.
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Description
The Model 1871 'Buffalo Classic' from H&R is available only in .45-70 Gov’t & features a medium-weight 32" barrel, adjustable sights & an American black walnut schnabel fore-end with straight buttstock. Nostalgic touches include case coloring on both the receiver & crescent steel buttplate. Locking is accomplished by means of a horizontally sliding locking bolt that engages a bite in the barrel underlug. Depressing a lever just to the right of the hammer retracts the locking bar & allows the barrel to be rotated downward. As the action opens, the automatic ejector snaps rearward, propelling the fired case or live round out of the chamber. There is no active safety on the rifle, but the action includes a transfer bar mechanism that prevents the hammer from contacting the firing pin when the gun is in the hammer-down condition. The Buffalo Classic’s 32" barrel allows the extraction of all the velocity possible from the .45-70. This example appears to be in excellent all round condition as can be seen in the photos & is fitted with a clear Tasco World Class 3-9x40, all ready to bring down that dinosaur! We are not going to try & rate the condition out of 100 as everyone seems to have a different opinion on what the percentages should be, so we'll let the pictures be the description. You will know if this is for you so view the photos carefully & make your decision based on what you see as they form the main description & override all written information. Ask for more if desired. We think we have described it accurately & correctly but do not claim to be infallible so if we have got anything wrong, it is unintentional. Whilst we check these out for serviceability, the warranty has expired & this is sold on an 'as is' basis. As with all used guns, we recommend you have this checked by a suitably qualified person prior to shooting. Standard cost for shipping to metro locations is $55 & all guns are sent via StarTrack without insurance but packed very well.
Specifications
Legal Compliance Notice
This firearm must be transferred through a licensed dealer in accordance with Australian firearms law. The buyer must hold a valid firearms licence for the appropriate category.
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Sunshine Coast Gun Shop
Maroochydore, QLD
(07) 5479 0303
