Marlin 1895 GBL

[Oceanbob]

I've been passively searching for a 45-70 guide gun to no avail since last year after getting bored with my 336.

I do like prices in 30-30 a lot better, though.

Congratulations on your purchase, OP.

Hope your shoulder ain't hating you for it!

Hey, welcome...

One idea is to get on the email notification at RIFLEGEAR.com

They get various Marlin Lever Guns in stock. Good company as well.

http://www.riflegear.com/vsearch.aspx?SearchTerm=Marlin

Bob

[VegasND]

I wanted a 45-70 but they are pretty scarce at a decent price. I found an 1895 .450 Marlin and the price wasn't just right -- it was great. I load my own for it so ammo isn't a problem.
Don't be afraid to pick up what most consider a dying cartridge; with a supply of empty brass you can keep it shooting for years.

I've been passively searching for a 45-70 guide gun to no avail since last year after getting bored with my 336.

I do like prices in 30-30 a lot better, though.

Congratulations on your purchase, OP.

Hope your shoulder ain't hating you for it!

[RNE228]

For me, if not for the 45-70 in the Marlin(or 450, 444), I would look at old Savage 99, Win-88 or a Browning BLR. I'd much rather have 300 Savage, 308, 30-06 etc in a lever, than a 30-30. The 30-30, although it has been used for hunting for 100+ years, is just note that great a cartridge IMHO.

I've been passively searching for a 45-70 guide gun to no avail since last year after getting bored with my 336.

I do like prices in 30-30 a lot better, though.

[Sheepdog1968]

The GBL is a nice looking rifle. The only thing I would do would be to put some skinner sights on it and a galco Safari Ching sling. I wouldn't change your choice. If you want a straight stock, you can always buy a used Marlin 336 Texan in 30-30 and still one up your friends again.

[Chuck67]

Don't want to scare you but my Remlin 336 BBL was a nightmare. It had canted sights, the stock loosened up and came off the rifle after 20 rounds, and the action was rougher than alligator hide. I took it out once for 40 rounds and then immediately sold it after. I was so bummed because it was such a beautiful rifle.