Local gun store has the new Marlin 45 colt and 44 mag on sale for $459.00 plus a $75.00 rebate. I've got one of the new 336 that looks parkerized and needs to be refinished with a good bluing. Haven't shot it yet so will wait on cosmetics. The 45 and 44 are blued. Stocks fit up nice. Any issues with the 45 if anyone has one. Would fit in my scabbard and go with my vaquero since I reload for it. Stock seems a tad short on the 45. That extra 1/2 of rubber on the 44 makes lop just perfect.