I purchased both of these guns within the past 2 weeks. I bought the .444 Marlin for a bear hunting trip and then stumbled upon a 45/70 for a great price. They are both Marlin guide guns (the .444 is 18 inches but I will need to measure the 45/70). The .444 Marlin is factory ported and has seen a grand total of 4 rounds. The 45/70 was sold to me in like condition with only a few rounds down the tube. They are both in like new condition. Given that both guns are very similar I only need one of them. I would like to trade vs selling outright but will entertain cash offers. Here are my gun interests:

1) T/C Encore in 209, 300 win, 12 guage or other high power caliber.
2) AR15 uppers in Beowulf .50
3) .17 HMR
4) Any other interesting guns/pistols

Feel free to post here or email me at [email protected] Thanks!

Bob

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