I am aware of several typical online retailers. Wanting the SF informed opinion, please.

Looking for an affordable "Dark Series" levergun in 45-70.

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/model_70901/

LGS so far does not carry this model. Also concerned that the LGS price will be much higher than online.

Any online retailers for these that you all trust?

Not sure where you are in Va, but I'd be happy to get a price for you. I do see the dark models become available more and more.

If you click on the "buy now" on the Marlin link you included, then on the guns.com link, you get this
https://www.guns.com/firearms/...dark-series?i=329383


The usual online retailers I personally trust don't offer this particular model yet.