The Thompson Center Encore Katahdin 45-70 Government barrel gives you genuine rifle versatility without the cost of buying a whole new gun. This 20-inch stainless steel barrel swaps onto your Encore Katahdin rifle frame in minutes—no gunsmithing, no trips to a gunsmith, just honest modularity. The 45-70 is a legendary brush-buster and elk medicine that's made a comeback in hunting camps nationwide, and this barrel lets you add that capability to your existing Encore platform without breaking the bank.
Stainless construction means you're not babying the gun through nasty weather. Fluting along the barrel helps you get maximum stiffness in a lightweight package, which matters when you're glassing hillsides or pushing through timber. Every barrel ships test-fired from the factory at 100 yards to confirm it shoots straight—Thompson Center's way of standing behind their work. The barrel comes drilled and tapped for scope mounts, so you can mount glass and get to the range immediately.
This barrel is built exclusively for the Encore Katahdin and other Encore frame rifles. If you're running a Contender or G2 Contender, this won't fit. Make sure your action is an Encore before ordering. It's the kind of no-surprises part that makes modular gun systems actually work in the field.
| Cartridge | 45-70 Government |
| Barrel Length | 20 inches |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Compatible With | Thompson Center Encore Katahdin |
No. This barrel is designed exclusively for the Thompson Center Encore Katahdin and Encore frame rifles. It will not fit Contender or G2 Contender models.
No. The barrel swaps onto your Encore Katahdin frame with no gunsmithing required.
Yes. The barrel comes drilled and tapped for scope mounts, so you can install rings and glass right away.
Yes. Every Thompson Center Pro Hunter barrel is test-fired by the factory at 100 yards to verify accuracy before it leaves the facility.
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