Encore platform in .45-70 Government, a natural extension of the Contender .45-70 into the stronger Encore action. The Encore's stronger breech lock enables hotter .45-70 loads that are unsafe in the Contender. Type: Pistol Action: Single-Shot Caliber: .45-70 Government Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1997, USA Weight: 58 oz Overall length: 19" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Big Game, Long Range Handgun