The best handling 45-70 I ever had was an old 1886 that had been cut to 22". It went down the road, because money. I'd love to have another but the 1895G is a fair replacement.
... I had one of the new Japchester 1886 short actions in 45-70 ... nice gun ... sold it cause I really need a scope now ... went with a Remlin 1895GS with a Leupy 1.5-5X scope ... it's been serving me well and it helps when you can see what you're aiming at
