Would you make this trade?

I have been looking for a Pre-Safety Marlin 1895 45/70. I would use it for various purposes from plinking to hunting.

I have the opportunity to trade my like new (only a turn line) Ruger Bisley Super Blackhawk hunter 44 magnum for a Marlin 1895 from 1974 that is unmodified, 95% condition.

I already have a S&W 29-2 and a lever to go with it, so I won't be without a 44.

After buying the Bisley Hunter, I wished I had picked a standard, blued Bisley instead. Eventually I'll get one of those - especially since I have some Grashorn Stags that will need a revolver to beautify.

Is this a good trade? Am I missing anything?

Thanks!

Thanks for the input everyone. CraigC, thanks for bringing up the cast bullet blindspot that I had overlooked. I haven't experienced leading with my microgroove 1894C. It seems as though proper sizing of the cast bullet is crucial in the microgoove barrels.

I won't be making the trade until after Aug 12. We live 3 hours apart. The other guy and I have a gentleman's agreement to be patient until then.

I'll post pics when I get it.

Thanks again!

The trade won't take place until mid-August, but if the other guy keeps his word, it will happen.

It is the 22" barrel, straight grip, curve butt, dovetailed front sight model.

Is it sacrilegious to want to make it into a pre-safety guide gun?

I already have my grandpas modified Winchester 1886 45/70 with a 25" barrel, so I was thinking an 18" marlin would be fun. I just hate the safeties.