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Some time back we brought out out Alaska Classic, a 16-ince barrel, all-purpose hunting lever gun in 444. Then a little later we brought it back out 45-70. This beauty is chambered in our 475 GNR, a cartridge we introduced in 1988 as a Contender cartridge. The 475 GNR was a 45-70 case full length, blown out straight to hold a 475 caliber bullet. The exact origin of this cartridge is a bit fuzzy as apparently 2 or 3 people came up with it at about the same time. The Buffalo Hunter is one of our most popular lever action big game hunting rifles. |
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Our 475 GNR dies are available from Hornady Custom and is one of the easiest cartridges to load. Our Buffalo Hunter is built on the super strong Marlin 1895 with a new heavy 18-inch barrel and full length magazine tube that holds 5 rounds plus one in the chamber. Our Buffalo Hunter utilizes the excellent Ashley rear peep site and gold or white bead in front. Fully engraved, the Buffalo Hunter features a Cape Buffalo on one side and an American Bison on the other. The owner's name can also be engraved and gold inlaid at no extra charge. Smaller metal parts are soft satin Black Chromex finished and the wood is also satin finish with a Pachmayr Decelerator pad for less recoil. A full action job rounds out one of the nicest hunting rifles we've ever built. |
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