THAT'S what I'm talking about!!!
I'm very envious of whoever ends up with that rifle. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
If I had the scratch............................
Now why didn't Marlin ever do (or in the future OFFER) Custom Shop guns??? You know - pick your action, caliber, wood and grade, checkering or not, barrel style and length, any engraving................who cares if you have to wait 6 months or something to receive it. It would be uniquely YOURS and from the FACTORY!!!
Heck, the serial # could be your name or something. North American Arms offers that on their little revolvers.
That 45/70 is just an amazing example of the finest of lever guns.
Thanks for pointing that beauty out!