This post made me think about an old Marlin Model 1893 I've had since I was a kid. It looks like an old west cowboy type gun with an octagon barrel chambered in 30-30. It's a long barrel and has two pieces of brass joining the stock to the action which gives it an even older look.
It may not be the 45-70 you're looking for but it's a neat authentic old Marlin.
Tony
TONY BUZOLICH
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