I just bought an H&R Model 1871 Buffalo Classic. Can anyone enlighten me on the history of this rifle? Is it a copy of a rifle made in 1871? If so, who was that rifle made by? Any and all info will be appreciated. I just finished loading my first box of ammo. I hope to try it out if and when it ever stops raining.
Gerry

the company is H&R 1871 the model is : the buffalo classic. they have been made for a while still available from H&R-NEF, i've had nothing but bad experiences with H&R/NEF. but some say they shoot good

I just bought an H&R Model 1871 Buffalo Classic. Can anyone enlighten me on the history of this rifle? Is it a copy of a rifle made in 1871? If so, who was that rifle made by? Any and all info will be appreciated. I just finished loading my first box of ammo. I hope to try it out if and when it ever stops raining.
Gerry

Kind of an "in the spirit" rifle...were several guns of the 1800's that broke open to load, but none that is a match to the Buffalo Classic.

They are fine shooters, I have 2 of em, one in 45-120(rechambered) and one scoped, plus 2 of the 45-70 Handirifles, all together I have 26 barrels and 14 frames, all great shooters, moa or better scoped, my eyes limit accuracy with iron sights, though.

http://buffaloclassic.tripod.com/

http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=4&subcat=23

http://www.chuckhawks.com/h-r_rifles.htm

If you want to visit with a bunch of BC shooters, check out Graybeard Outdoors NEF/H&R Centerfire rifle forum, lots to learn there for ya...

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewforum.php?f=126&sid=cfa84ea9987d44b9b883edab0f307e5b


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/quickdtoo/45-120BC2.jpg