I too have seen Ruger/Marlin 1895 45-70Govt
prices fluctuate.
A Local Gun Store has had two of them lately.
One went for over $2000.00 when all was
said and done. The second one had a "Buy
Now" at $1875.00, it was gone in a day.
I too am going to wait to get one. I have
shot the original models; SBL and GBL,
and really liked them. I reload 45-70 so
it's easier on the wallet.