Seems like a really good price James. Marlin makes a great lever; my only issue is the lever works kind of rough--am sure a gunsmith can tune it up but it won't come close to the butter smooth Win 71 or the 1886; of course, those are way more expensive. I say go for it--especially at that price!! Also, even though you won't use it for bear, the 45-70 can be used for deer, boar or anything else in the US and most animals anywhere. On my last boar trip, one of the guys (who hunts Africa quite a bit), brought his double rifle--too much gun yes but nice to be able to use it for more than just buff.
