Looking for a 45-70 lever action/advice.

[oscarstaveley]

Evening Folks,
I’ve got a variation for a .45-70 and have wanted a lever gun for a while. Does anyone have anything for sale or have any recommendations on what is good or bad as there isn’t much info on the internet.
Cheers, Oscar

 

[JoefromKent]

What are you looking to do with it?

 

[Klenchblaize]

May we assume you'll be looking for one that's suitable for smokeless rather than black powder loads?

K

 

[Reloader708]

Thread 'Marlin 1895 sbl' For Sale: - Marlin 1895 sbl

Im open to negotiations.

 

[tackb]

For Sale: Thread '45/70 browning 1886 1 of 3000'

Aug 29, 2025

i have spoken to admin and got the ok to advertise my friends rifles , sadly he has leukaemia and is now bed bound so won't be able to renew his FAC.

i have lodged them all at a local RFD and will deal with the sales. I have looked and tried to price them all at reasonable money , he is a good friend of mine and i know the history of all the guns, but if i am miles out with pricing please let me know?

This rifle is gorgeous especially the wood ! it's a 1-3000 special edition and frankly if i thought the police would allow me a...

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[25 Sharps]

Evening Folks,
I’ve got a variation for a .45-70 and have wanted a lever gun for a while. Does anyone have anything for sale or have any recommendations on what is good or bad as there isn’t much info on the internet.
Cheers, Oscar

Have you shot a 45-70? Are you okay with recoil?

If yes and yes then crack on, if not, maybe try one first. Unless you’re shooting soft gallery loads it’s a bit of thumper. If you are just shooting gallery loads then you may as well get a .44, brass is cheaper and easier to come by and you burn less powder.

Realistically with 45-70 you are likely to be looking at a marlin. Various models to choose from and a choice of a marlin made older gun, a Remington made gun or a ruger made gun. The Remington made guns are less desirable, JM stamped marlin made are most desirable. The Remingtons just aren’t as nice, fit and finish is not as good as the other 2, accuracy came be hit or miss. That said, I have a remlin and I like it!

Really to answer your question we need to know;
Intended use
Budget
Preference for new/secondhand
Whether you wish to fit a moderator or brake

 

[25 Sharps]

For Sale: Thread '45/70 browning 1886 1 of 3000'

Aug 29, 2025

i have spoken to admin and got the ok to advertise my friends rifles , sadly he has leukaemia and is now bed bound so won't be able to renew his FAC.

i have lodged them all at a local RFD and will deal with the sales. I have looked and tried to price them all at reasonable money , he is a good friend of mine and i know the history of all the guns, but if i am miles out with pricing please let me know?

This rifle is gorgeous especially the wood ! it's a 1-3000 special edition and frankly if i thought the police would allow me a...

• tackb
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Firearms

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Oh I wish I had a money tree so I could buy this!

 

[tackb]

Oh I wish I had a money tree so I could buy this!

Make an offer?

 

[Smellydog]

Croxton country stores has a marlin in.

01630 620226, ask for Duncan.

 

[Gameking]

Make an offer?

You need to Renapur your Redbacks

 

[oscarstaveley]

Have you shot a 45-70? Are you okay with recoil?

If yes and yes then crack on, if not, maybe try one first. Unless you’re shooting soft gallery loads it’s a bit of thumper. If you are just shooting gallery loads then you may as well get a .44, brass is cheaper and easier to come by and you burn less powder.

Realistically with 45-70 you are likely to be looking at a marlin. Various models to choose from and a choice of a marlin made older gun, a Remington made gun or a ruger made gun. The Remington made guns are less desirable, JM stamped marlin made are most desirable. The Remingtons just aren’t as nice, fit and finish is not as good as the other 2, accuracy came be hit or miss. That said, I have a remlin and I like it!

Really to answer your question we need to know;
Intended use
Budget
Preference for new/secondhand
Whether you wish to fit a moderator or brake

Yes I’m all good with recoil. Will be using it for very dense woodland deer mostly and a bit of range work.

Unfussed about new or second hand, but would like to fit a moderator.

Budget is no more than £2k all in, including mod and probably a red dot/low power scope

Cheers

 

[tackb]

You need to Renapur your Redbacks

blundstones actually

and since then they have had a polish but to be fair they are nearing the end of their life sadly and i'm gonna have to buy new , they're only 6-7 years old !

 

[25 Sharps]

Yes I’m all good with recoil. Will be using it for very dense woodland deer mostly and a bit of range work.

Unfussed about new or second hand, but would like to fit a moderator.

Budget is no more than £2k all in, including mod and probably a red dot/low power scope

Cheers

Prefect for the job then.

For that budget get a new Ruger Marlin. Will come threaded, they are nicely put together and accurate. Should be able to get the rifle and mod for the game 2k so just the scope to add.