45/70 opinions

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You that have had experience with levers and the 45/70 specifically. As of right now, I'm zeroed in on 3. First is the Henry 22" barrel (H010B), Second (if I could find a good deal that I could afford, this would be 1st) Winchester 1874 (I think is the model), although this would be a 44-40, I like the looks of it, and last choice would be the Marlin with the 26" barrel (If I could find one pre-Remlin).
Keep in mind on the opinions, I am prepped for 9 bills, but I would let another one or 2 stand in my way of getting one that makes my heart go pitter pat. Also not concerned with ammo costs, since after a few boxes, I plan to reload.
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1886 all the way IMO. Smooth as silk, classic...ideal.
I think you can get the Italian ones for that price range and likely a newer Winchester. The Brownings will cost a few bills more but not OUTRAGEOUS.
I dont like the tube mag loading on the Henry, and the Marlins are just too "utilitarian" for me.
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1886 all the way IMO. Smooth as silk, classic...ideal.
I think you can get the Italian ones for that price range and likely a newer Winchester. The Brownings will cost a few bills more but not OUTRAGEOUS.
I dont like the tube mag loading on the Henry, and the Marlins are just too "utilitarian" for me.
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I like this one a bunch, which model is it?
 

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1886 all the way IMO. Smooth as silk, classic...ideal.
I think you can get the Italian ones for that price range and likely a newer Winchester. The Brownings will cost a few bills more but not OUTRAGEOUS.
I dont like the tube mag loading on the Henry, and the Marlins are just too "utilitarian" for me.
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What are the Italian ones to look at? Are they good?
 

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Uberti makes several reproductions. They seem to function smooth in the store. I had trouble walking away from a Uberti 1873 trapper 357 in sportsworld the other day.
 

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