I bought one back in 68, topped with K3 Weaver. Handy little
outfit. About 3 years ago I had two of them to sell, this was right
before Ohio passed rifle season. The local market for 44mg
carbines was mostly for range toys, or cowboy crowd who wanted
levers. I sold them for $350@. Ohio announced law and price on
them doubled. It is one of the most sought after guns in this neck
of the woods. Second only to Marlin JMs 44mg. I bought one that
had buffer mashed out. The main thing with this model, it is
only built for jacketed bullets. It is gas operated, with gas port
in barrel. Lead bullets will foul the port, causing gun to short
stroke. The early models had blued steel recievers are worth a
premium. Better yet the originals were Deer Stalkers, until Ithaca
sued. Those marked as such are worth more yet to collectors.