Quote Originally Posted by sharpshooter View Post
I'm not trying to undermine your experience, but the "Quigley" model was an 1874 sporting rifle with a 34" barrel chambered in 45-120. The "buffalo" rifles, as they were referred to, were all 50 caliber. I did have the chance to shoot one years ago. A fellow at the range had one in 50-120. It shot a paper patched 500 gr cast bullet. It was a beast to say the least!
No problem Fred. To be honest I couldn't remember the exact year and I knew the one I fired was in 45-70 not the 45-120. But it has the 34" barrel. I knew I was in the ball park for the year, but still very cool rifle! A lot of fun to shoot too!