I have that Marlin 45-70. I used to use it when I was into cowboy shooting some years back. I've thought of selling it, but decided against it. I love lever guns. My go-to-always-loaded by the back door raccoon gun is a '72 Marlin Golden 39A .22LR. I have a Williams adjustable ghost ring rear sight on it and can ding a coon between the eyes 9 times out of 10. It's nearly as heavy as the short barreled 45-70. Feels like a real gun.

Taurus 38's and 357s are adequate shooters, but I don't think I'd like their 45LC guns. I was thinking of buying the wife a Judge for when she drives long distance alone, but am now looking at the S and W Governor, which will also shoot 45ACPs in addition to .410 and LCs.

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