Spring,
I bought one in near new, or with 0 blemishes for $950 earlier this year, haven’t taken it to the range yet, mine is a 45-70.
Plenty of bullet sizes available, but they are high. This gun is for the long ride through timber each day getting back as far as possible for elk, I had a 450 Marlin Browning for the job but I have a longer build and wanted a longer heavier lever gun.
Congrats on your 45-70 as guessing you're referring to one of the current Vintage Miroku Winchesters, sliding tang safety, etc. Best of the "safety clad" lot! For my money, my Miroku Browning of 1991. I'd admired a friends earlier edition. Big long barreled octagon. Heavy! Found this 'NIB' Carbine in 45-70 and snapped it up. Like the carbine config with it's Win correct flip up ladder sight, full mag tube and carbine butt plate! A great package & real keeper. Couple of pix below.
Best!
John
Disclaimer: As just noted: The prominent "butt shot" is Website configuration. "Not Mooning!"
