First..what I would not do.......is sell/trade and buy a new
RemLin 45-70...IF you chop your SS 45-70...you'll have the rifle
you want...although its now 'chopped' and not original..your first
45-70 ? you'd better shoot it first and really see if this is your
cup of tea..these things are thumpers on both ends....then check
around for a professional chop job....this Marlin is worth the
professional job...its a 'good one'..Gun Broker link is a similar
one...on the low side if $600 would win bid...I am not an expert...
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/621223971