Marlin 45-70 FYI

[Sleep profit]

Just got a notice from Ruger. They bought Marlin sometime ago and they are bringing back some classic guns.   the Lever action 45/70 will be first in lineup no price I could find  great caliber for big game should sell well    glad Marlin is back  

[Garufa]

If Ruger was smart they’d start cranking out Marlin.357’s.  Marlin had just retooled for those and started delivering again after years of substandard production and low availability.

Surely, I’m not the only one that sees a great demand for those and would actually like to walk into a gun store and buy one at a reasonable price.

[gary_boom]

At a reasonable price isn’t going to happen. 

[Spots]

Suggested retail on the SBL is $1399. So prices are just gonna continue to climb. 

[Chucktshoes]

Ruger is pretty good at making things at a reasonable price, so it’s not completely out of the realm of possibility. 

[papa61]

If I can get the SBL laminated stock 45/70 for a reasonable price. the last one I tracked on GB went over $3700. 

I'm looking at mid level take down in 357 lever. Chiappa is in the running. But a Marlin would be good!

[orientalexpress]

On 12/23/2021 at 4:28 PM, Chucktshoes said:

Ruger is pretty good at making things at a reasonable price, so it’s not completely out of the realm of possibility. 

I disagree.  The past year or so they've climbed into the price ranges of what a would consider a superior fit and finish.  They are no longer the "reasonably" priced alternative. 

[Danger Rane]

On 12/23/2021 at 6:31 PM, papa61 said:

If I can get the SBL laminated stock 45/70 for a reasonable price. the last one I tracked on GB went over $3700. 

I'm looking at mid level take down in 357 lever. Chiappa is in the running. But a Marlin would be good!

I was fortunate enough to track down a Marlin Dark 45/70 late last year, after looking for one ever since they released them in 2019. The last two times I’ve taken it to the range I’ve had guys offer more than double what I paid for it. Henry also released a dark line, though I don’t like the look and feel of it quite as much. I’ve been watching several YouTube videos this week about the Ruger/Marlin SBL 45/70s that are already in the hands of the community influencers and it sounds like they are pretty nice. I’ve always had a think for the Chiappas as well, but they are REALLY proud of them.

[pop pop]

The 45-70 is a big old-style thumper for sure.

[Vernon Fisher]

Jus' my 2 cents worth, but if you are going to pay north of $1,300.00 for a Marlin 45-70, I would look for the Pedersoli version of the 1886

[KahrMan]

41 minutes ago, Vernon Fisher said:

Jus' my 2 cents worth, but if you are going to pay north of $1,300.00 for a Marlin 45-70, I would look for the Pedersoli version of the 1886

Love me some Pedersoli's.  They make some nice .45-70's.

[BJB]

i was able to shoot a Henry 45/70 several weeks ago  shoulder still aint right   also shot their 357  now thats a lever i could fall in love with

[Pelican]

On 12/23/2021 at 4:28 PM, Spots said:

Suggested retail on the SBL is $1399. So prices are just gonna continue to climb. 

45-70 is a fun round to shoot. Like 45 colt only a heavier push.