I've been scouring the web for a week or so, I'm really wanting a carbine in 45-70 or 50-70, I sold my Taylors Sharps rifle so got a little stuck back for one. I'm wanting a shooter, not a wall hanger, and most of the converted 63s are out of my price range, I've found a Chiappa that isn't priced to bad but just don't know much about that brand or how reliable they are. I've seen a couple of early Shilohs that I'd really like to get one of but a little short on the funds to grab one. I've found an original, not converted 63 that I do have the money for right now that looks to be in really good shape but was really wanting a cartridge converted one. I guess I'll see how much I can rake together between now and 14 November and go see if I can find one at the Wanenmacher's gun show in Tulsa.
Chris W.