Hey all, as the thread title suggests I am in the market for a .45-70 rifle for my father. For about three years now he has been talking about puttin his old .44 Magnum Marlin Guide Gun back on the rack and get a .45-70. He toyed with a single shot but decided he wanted another lever gun. A local gun shop whose owner I am good friends with is an Authorized Henry Dealer and said he could get great deals on Henry Repeaters below the M.S.P on the Henry website. That all being said I was looking at the Henry Color Case Hardened Side Gate in .45-70. I think the only $100 more than the blackened steel finish is worth it... lol. I have never owned a Henry let alone any lever rifle besides lever operated single shot falling blocks... are they good rifles ? I know Marlin still makes the guide gun in .45-70, does the Henry stack up well against other .45-70 rifles ? I know the Henry has the 22" barrel which I have read gives those 325gr Hornady rounds some great flight. I also see the Henry only has a capacity of 4 rounds where Marlin is 6+1 (my father really only needs one round anyway. Anyone who wants to put their two cents in by all means do. Those with personal experience or those that own the Henry .45-70 please comment your experience with it. Thanks to all who reply.