Home Forums Lever Action Central Big Bore Levers Talk me out of wanting a Winchester 1886 Trapper .45-70

I had one that was a lemon. It tore the case mouth of the empty cartridge when you ejected the empty, and grouped 5 to 7 inches at 50 yards. I tried to shoot it for a week, then sent it on down the road.

My 1895 Marlin Cowboy in 45-70 doesn't tear up cases, and shoots under 2 inches at 100 with barrel sights. I like that a lot better.