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The R95 Trapper has earned a reputation as one of the smoothest running, best value 45-70 lever guns you can buy, and the Bear Edition turns that solid platform into something with genuine character. The whole rifle wears an all-black finish, and both the receiver and the stock are worked over with engraving and texturing that looks like a bear raked its claws across the gun. It sounds like a gimmick until you see one in person. This is a lever gun with a story to tell before you ever take it into the woods.
Beyond the looks, this version comes better equipped than the standard Trapper. A Picatinny rail sits up top, so mounting a red dot or a compact scout style optic takes minutes instead of a trip to the gunsmith. The 16.5 inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24, ready for a brake or suppressor, and a 45-70 running suppressed is a genuinely fun experience. The large loop lever rounds it out, giving you room to run the action with gloves on during late season hunts or just cycle it fast when the moment calls for it.
At 16.5 inches of barrel and around 35.5 inches overall, this rifle carries like a dream. It slips in and out of a truck, rides well on an ATV, and swings fast in thick timber or a ground blind. The 45-70 Govt cartridge hits with the kind of authority that has kept it relevant for 150 years, whether that means whitetail, hogs, black bear, or peace of mind in big animal country. Five rounds in the tube plus one in the chamber gives you plenty on tap for a cartridge this stout.
The base R95 already punches above its weight with a smooth hand-finished action and hammer-forged barrel, and owners regularly compare it favorably to lever guns costing quite a bit more. The Bear Edition adds the rail, the threads, the big loop, and looks you will not find on anything else in the rack. If you want a hard-hitting brush gun that does not look like everyone else's, this is the one.
Yes. The 16.5 inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 from the factory, which is the standard thread pitch for most big-bore suppressors and muzzle brakes. A suppressed 45-70 lever gun is one of the more enjoyable setups out there, and it takes a lot of the bark out of the cartridge.
Mechanically it is the same proven R95 action, but this version adds a factory Picatinny rail for optics, a large loop lever, and an all-black finish. The standout difference is the bear claw style engraving raked across the receiver and stock, which gives it a look you will not find on the standard walnut model.
This is a short, fast-handling brush and timber rifle. The 45-70 Govt has plenty of punch for whitetail, hogs, elk, and black bear at practical woods ranges, and the compact 35.5 inch overall length makes it a natural fit for blinds, tree stands, and truck or cabin duty. It also makes a solid companion gun in big animal country.
Not really, it opens things up. The rail accepts red dots, reflex sights, and scout style scopes without any drilling or gunsmithing. Given the 45-70's stout recoil, just make sure whatever optic you choose is rated for hard-recoiling rifles.
| UPC | 850064945263 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | GC954570161BEAR |
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