The IFG 86/71 Boarbuster MK II is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Govt with a 19-inch threaded barrel. The finish is a bronze Cerakote. It holds 5 rounds and has a synthetic stock in black. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: IFG 
• Model: 86/71 Boarbuster MK II 
• Caliber: .45-70 Govt 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 19 inches 
• Color/Finish: Bronze Cerakote 
• Stock: Black Synthetic with silicon grip 
   

Detailed Features 

• 19-inch threaded barrel for muzzle device attachment 
• Bronze Cerakote finish on metal surfaces 
• 5-round capacity tubular magazine 
• Black synthetic stock with silicon grip panels 
• Lever-action platform based on the 86/71 pattern

Owners of the IFG 86/71 Boarbuster MK II appreciate the combination of .45-70 Govt power in a compact lever-action package. The 19-inch barrel keeps the rifle short enough for tight situations, and the bronze Cerakote finish draws attention at the range while providing weather resistance. Many buyers picked it specifically for the threaded muzzle.

The synthetic stock gets a mixed reception. Practical users like the durability and the silicon grip texture in wet conditions, but traditionalists who came to the lever-action format for aesthetics tend to prefer walnut. Build quality is generally described as solid for the price, though the action sometimes needs a few hundred cycles to smooth out.

Value is a recurring topic. The Boarbuster MK II sits in a niche where .45-70 lever guns get expensive quickly, and owners who wanted a suppressor-ready option without spending on a premium brand tend to be satisfied. Trigger pull weight draws the most criticism, with some shooters opting for a trigger job after purchase.