CBC's come from Marlin tuned........early 2000's
Not saying a gunsmith couldn't improve it........
I've learned to do my own tuning......
Checkering.....a Marlin purist may turn his nose up at one with aftermarket checkering..especially a CBC
Certain years came factory checkered..others were smooth.....
One of my favorite Marlins...a Cowboy 45 Colt...original owner chopped it from 24 to 20"
I had always wanted a 16" 45 Colt....prices were crazy back then......so I had my 20" chopped to 16"
Sure its not original...but after my hand tuning this ole Marlin (2001) is sweet.....
Yes...factory checkering......
pic 2........unusual round barrel 45 Colt...mfg 2007...(yes hand tuned)