Local gun shop has one in near new condition at slightly better price. I was interested in the way they load magazine.

Any comments, accuracy, function, etc.?

Here are a couple of links:

http://www.chuckhawks.com/comp...1895G_henry45-70.htm

http://www.tactical-life.com/m...er/henry-h010-45-70/

I have one, the fit and finish is way better than the new Marlins we are getting in NZ.
The accuracy so far with the only projectile avaiable at this time of shortage the bulk Rem 300 gr hp is ok. 1.5" at 100yds with 55gr AR 2207 for 2150fps but my 444s Marlin will do 1.5" at 170yds. I think the 400's if any make it to NZ will do better.
The function out of the box was flawless and smooth but after 400 or so rounds the last round in the mag will not feed if the muzzle is pointed down.The little peg that locates the inner tube to the outer has worn a groove that allows the inner to move out enough that the spring follower cannot clear the last round.It works fine from horizontal and up.I took it in for a warranty repair but there are no spare parts in the country yet so I fixed it by sticking a copper shim to the follower.The tube load is something I am ok with and a nice safe feature when unloading at the days end. It's not a combat gun, 5 shots is more than enough for hunting but habit does have me reaching for a loading port sometimes.

John HM ,
What game are you shooting with that big boomer?

Red deer, Sambar, Pigs and goats also the odd Rabbit just because.

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Originally posted by Gatogordo:
Local gun shop has one in near new condition at slightly better price. I was interested in the way they load magazine.

Any comments, accuracy, function, etc.?

I have owned one for about a year. Put together nice, slick action, decent trigger and accurate. Have a 1.5x5 Leupold on mine and it will easily shoot 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards.
So far so good

Mine is accurate, reliable, comfortable to shoot and good looking. I prefer it to the Marlin 1895! Dennis