Ala Wild West CoPilot, but by nice people....
450 Marlin, action smoothed, trigger job, Ashley sights and scout mount modified for take down, limb saver pad. $1,700 invested in the rifle sights, mount, alone.
$1,200 + shipping for the rifle and 200 once-fired brass
$250 to add Leupold Scout Scope with wide German #1 reticle and Leupold QW rings.
$250 to add Americase (aluminum) made specifically to store and transport the rifle.
Photos on request.
mr_walter2@yahoo.com