Most people think of Winchester when it comes to old west lever actions, usually the 1873 which is legendary, and then the 1876, which was not chambered in 45-70, the most popular large bore cartridge available in the old west (used in the single shot Trapdoor). Due to this, it left the door open for Marlin to create a superior rifle in 45-70 in 1881, the first lever that could handle the power.
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