Originally Posted by Stan_in_SC
Tom,I just did a search on Gunbroker,com for Ruger #1 in 45/70.The Gander price is a good one but I personally would buy a Marlin lever for less money which has just as good as and mebbe better accuracy and action strength.Not the Marlin guide gun but the 22' barrel model 1895.There's just something about a lever gun.
Rain scheduled here tomorrow morning.I had a deer hunting trip planned.Oh well.

Stan in SC


Tom, my 1895 MR would be just the ticket for you. smirk

I may be heading over to Black River Falls next week to check out a gun shop. I'll see if they have anything that may interest you.


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