I have a Marlin 45-70 SBL with the large loop lever that is not JM stamped and it has been a wonderful gun. Mine is probably 4 years old and I would not hesitate to buy another one.
You better poop or get off the pot though because the prices have already been rising again because of the acquisition by Ruger. Folks are worried about a break in production.
I’ve been looking at the Marlin SBL 45-70s. My dad and I are both wanting one. There’s doesn’t seem to be many out there, and they’re running about $1500 now.
Dang it, BT-- I clicked this thread hoping for at least a picture of one. Wouldn't mind a companion to my grey laminate 336XLR
Good luck with finding one!
She said she wanted one "like the guy on Wind River had"
That’s literally the 1895SBL. They’re around $1100 new but currently bringing a premium because they’re hard to get. I’m not willing to sell mine but if you’re stuck on a JM I’d sell my 1895G ported JM, believe it’s like new.
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