Rossi Rio Grande .45-70 Govt Lever-Action Rifle, 20 Inch Blued, Hardwood Stock, Large-Loop, 6+1
This Rossi Rio Grande lever-action in .45-70 Govt. pairs a 20 inch 4140 steel barrel with a blued, investment-cast 4140 receiver for durability in a compact, well-balanced package. It features a large-loop lever, a right-side loading gate with side ejection, and a 6+1 tubular magazine. The hardwood stock is oil-finished and fitted with a ventilated recoil pad and white line spacer, and the flat-top receiver is drilled and tapped. Marked by BrazTech and made in Brazil by Taurus, it is a straightforward, capable .45-70 with classic lines and useful features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling and use are present. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures for a close look at surfaces and finish.
What’s Included
- Rossi Rio Grande .45-70 Govt. lever-action rifle
The Rio Grande action loads through a right-side gate and ejects to the side, offering smooth cycling with the leverage of a large-loop lever. Its full-length magazine tube is secured by twin barrel bands, giving the rifle a solid, traditional carbine profile.
The 20 inch barrel and receiver are made from 4140 carbon steel and finished in a uniform blue. The receiver is a flat-top, drilled-and-tapped design, and the rifle carries adjustable iron sights with a semi-buckhorn rear and a blade front on a ramp.
The hardwood stock and fore-end wear an oil finish, complemented by a ventilated recoil pad with a white line spacer. A rear sling swivel stud is installed for carry setup. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, contributing to a straightforward, comfortable shoulder fit.
Safety features include a cross-bolt manual safety. Capacity is 6+1 in .45-70 Govt., with an approximate overall length of 40 inches and a published weight near 7 lb. Import markings read "BRAZTECH L.C. MIAMI, FL., MADE IN BRAZIL – BY TAURUS."