well i done it this time, dropped into the lgs today to eat up some time, got to chatting, and out tex pulls a marlin 1895xlr in 45.70. "yea the bloke still hasent come in to get this, it was on order for 4 months and now he wont come in to get it."
so i will admit i have been wanting exactly this gun for a looong time, and after shouldering it and it sits perfectly, it has to come home with me.
"i'll give you a few bucks off" says tex, done.
perfect timing for national buy a gun day, off for a pta in the morning.
ahh the boss still dont know, told her i wouldnt buy another gun
cr@p, now i gotta go buy a scope, dies, cases, projies, primers, powder, ammo box, cleaning gear ..................
greg

Don't worry about Mama, they get mad they get glad, its only money once you spend it you go make more. Congrats on the gun.
Craven

I traded for a 1895XLR 45-70 at the gun show you are going to love it. I told my friend it dont have to be fast if it is big to tip a deer over.

Good Luck and let us know how it performs.

I have a leupold 1X4 VX2 on mine and it is real nice. They also make a lightweight 2.5 fixed power that would go real good on your marlin.
If you would like a couple tips on slicking up the action drop me a PM, its easy to do and it kind of helped me bond with mine.
watching old john wayne movies with my hunting partner I named mine the duke...tj3006

congrats buddy!!!

Better to ask for forgiveness than permission.