.45-70 Bolt Actions

[ugaarguy]

Other than the Siamese Mausers, (and the other Mausers chambered for the rimmed 8mm cartridge) which bolt action rifles have the action strength, bolt head size, and magazine depth to handle conversion to .45-70? Were there even Mausers other than the Siamese set up for the rimmed 8mm cartridge produced in any significant numbers?

 

[takhtakaal]

I've seen a SMLE conversion somewhere: http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting2005/kingandcountry/index.asp

 

[Eric F]

any of the .458 win mag actions will carry the 45-70 I have seen some mosin nagant rebarrels enfield(navy arms-gibbs) no longer made and custom jobs

 

[eliphalet]

Siamese actions don't seem to run in bunches, as I have been looking for another for about 10 years now. Rare to find and then they want more than I will pay. Saw one at a gun show recently it was well over priced for me, and it wasn't in the best of shape. Too much for just the action I thought.