Mike

The PH I was hunting with in 2002 was looking to acquire one as a backup rifle when doing horseback safaris. But I think these were tourist safaris.

Another Zim PH used one occasionally.

I don't like the Marlin for those ridiculous tubular magazines and the resultant lack of decent choice in projectiles.

You have to admit a .45/70 is probably better than a muzzleloader or a bow.