I have an opportunity to by a used Marlin lever in 45-70. It is stainless with the grey wood stock. It is in really good shape and the guy wants $500 for it. I have a Marlin 30-30 that I love and thought this might be a good opportunity to add to my lever collection.
First, is the price too high? The gun is virtually brand new.
Second, what do ya'll think about the 45-70 round?
Thanks for your input.
Jason
the 45-70 is a big azz flying ashtray. very heavy bullet, I believe bullet wt pretty much starts at 300 grs-?, plenty of knockdown power, a very old round with tons of history. your definately gonna benefit with a good aftermarket recoil pad. that grey wood is likely the stainless steel/ wood laminate stock model (good combo imo). you didn't say which mdl it was, or any idea of age, which you can look up from the serial #. +1 on the guide mdl for me. if in mint condition and from a store I'd say it's a good deal for youre personell use, not so great for a flip. see if they will throw in a case or ammo etc. even though it's really too much gun for here, you will probly regret not getting it, even if it means paying a little extra for it, but 500$ sounds a little better than fair. in my limited/non existent knowledge of marlins.
It's not a steal, but a fair price for a Stainless model Marlin in .45-70. I'd have to really want one to pay $500 for one. It's alot of gun for FL hunting and I personally don't like recoil. My two cents.
Thanks for the help. Keep the comments coming!
Like others have said fair price ,lots of history , would be a great hog thumper .I will have one some day
