Next question on .45/70 Cowboy............
As stated, the 26" barrel is classy but really a bit too long for easy handling.
What would be the "ideal" length to shorten it to?
I have seen them as short as 16"....actually looked very nice and handy.
Thanks in advance,
Byron
.Marlin made an 18.5 " version of that rifle
davidsons had them called it them marlin 1895 LTD III, oct barrel just like the one you have.
seemed about perfect for a quick handling rifle, probably hardx to find now.
I really like my 18" barreld 45-70: very handy and compact
by Rob Leahy 
, Prescott, Arizona, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 10:50 (4405 days ago) @ Byron
The 16 might be a better choice with that octagon barrel. Mic might take a while to get your rifle done , but I have shot & handled several of his lever guns top notch work.
Another source is Jim West of Wild West Guns. He recently opened a second store, this one, in Las Vegas. No need to send it all the way to Anchorage.
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