Marlin 45-70 Cowboy for a 375 Dakota in a Custom made Model 70 action

[Just Duke]

Marlin 45-70 Cowboy for a 375 Dakota in a Custom made Model 70 action?
A fella contacted me through another friend really wants my Marlin. Does this sound like a decent trade? 375 Dakota brass hard to come by?
TIA,
Duke
P.S. I'm waiting for pics.

[Nobade]

Depends on if the M70 is built right. Is it a pre-64? Folks think those are worth a lot more. If it is right, it's sure a good deal for you if you want a Dakota and all that comes with it. You mentioned brass, also remember dies, shell holder (sometimes interesting to get right), jacketed bullets, lots of powder, etc.

[P.K.]

Personally I'd keep it. Got to shoot one of the guide guns in 45-70 and I really liked it.
Brass for the Dakota is pretty pricey at about a $1.10 a case.

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/553654/dakota-reloading-brass-375-dakota-box-of-20

[Just Duke]

Personally I'd keep it. Got to shoot one of the guide guns in 45-70 and I really liked it.
Brass for the Dakota is pretty pricey at about a $1.10 a case.

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/553654/dakota-reloading-brass-375-dakota-box-of-20

Yea I just found that out. Ouch!