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marlinman93

I have no problems with long distance hunting, but not when there's enough cover to get close. It just seems like shooting, or varmint hunting if the cover allows a close approach, but the "hunter" doesn't want to do the work to get there. It's really all relative, and it depends on the te...

marlinman93

Merry Christmas! God bless all of you!

marlinman93

Vall nice bunch of '94's. The 94 deluxe in 44-40 is a super scarce gun. I know they made them but never seen one or had the opportunity to buy one. Put my name on that one if ever decide to sell. Have ever seen a deluxe 94 in 38-40? The 94 TD's are hard to find also. I looked for a 38/40 TD for 10 ...

marlinman93

WE'RE GONNA START A NEW FUND TO RAISE SOME CASH FOR YOU SO YOU CAN GET RID OF ALL THAT OLD TRASH AND BUY NEW GUNS. MAYBE WE'LL JUST LET YOU KEEP TO GO POUND INTO THE GARDEN AND GROW TOMATOES ON 'EM COME SPRING. I KNOW HOW EMBARRASSING IT MUST BE FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY. SO THINK ABOUT HOW PROUD YOU'...

marlinman93

Whooo Hooo! Looks like a got the #2 for a very good price! I hate the Gunbroker 15 minute rule! Some jerk kept hitting the bid button every time it was almost over! Still went for a very good price considering it was a #2, which is way more valuable than a #5!-Vall

marlinman93

Never been much of a marlin guy myself, but that is a nice bunch. I like the 44-40 with the 28" barrel. How much would one have to pay for something like that?? The longer the barrel, the bigger the price tag. That particular 94 still has some case colors, and most of the original barrel bluin...

marlinman93

Nice collection!

marlinman93

Yes, surprisingly this Wesson retains a bit more finish than most I've seen in the past. They usually had plain wood, and this one really has some deluxe wood too.

marlinman93

Looks right at home on the 76, and a major improvement in sight picture!

marlinman93

Oh, boy! They are really fine firearms. A couple bring back memories of my salad days. Could you give us a rundown on the transition carbine? Never heard of one before. First let me say thanks to all! Very kind comments. Mike, The 1894 "transition" gun is an unusual one indeed. I used tha...

marlinman93

Looks great, and very nicely arranged! I wish I was that organized!

marlinman93

Here's a picture of my old Marlin pistol caliber leverguns. From left to right- 1888 in .38-40 24" octagon 1894 transition carbine (1889 barrel, receiver, letters as 1894) 1889 .38-40 28" octagon 1889 .38-40 deluxe 24" octagon 1894 .32-20 28" octagon 1894 .44-40 28" octagon ...

marlinman93

Well it's not what I'd call the do it all cartridge, but it surely has it's place on small game, or just fun plinking. I would not reccommend the .25-20 to someone who didn't reload, as ammo is not cheap, and it's not available at every sporting goods store. But if you want a fun shooter, and you li...

marlinman93

Move it or lose it!
Wake up and drive!
Well duh!!
You CAN turn right on a red light!

marlinman93

Very nice assortment of singlesots and leverguns!

marlinman93

jhrosier wrote:Marlinman,
Sounds like the new .327 magnum brass might be what you need.

Jack

Well the Federal .327 magnum looks perfect! With a case length of 1.20", it's only .04" shorter than my .32 Ballard XL! Finally a new case that wont be a pain to make!!!!!!!!!

marlinman93

Yes Mike, it's just a weird rifle, and that makes it even more interesting to me! I was looking in my safe at the various pistol caliber Marlins I have, and there's only two out of ten that are standard guns. An 1888 in .38-40, and a '94 in .44-40 cal.

marlinman93

How about some big news about a possible sale or merger? I ain't saying anything more!

marlinman93

Nice 1894, but didn't carbines have blued receivers and a barrel band? Yes, every Marlin 1889 or 1894 SRC I have owned had a blued receiver and a barrel band. I'm not sure how to classify this gun, as it has a carbine buttstock and buttplate, plus a saddlering, but the rest is a takedown short rifl...

marlinman93

Like Gravertom said, take the 73 to an engraver and he can engrave the missing numbers to match the rest. I've had Dale Woody do this for me on a gun that had a repaired lower tang, which removed two digits.

marlinman93

I'm trying to find something as a base brass for my .32 Ballard Extra Long. Right now I'm using .32 H&R Mag brass, but it's still about .2" shorter than I need. I nhave to seat the bullets out too far, or just let them make the jump to the bore.

marlinman93

Nice prime buck! Congrats!

marlinman93

The .40-70SS used to be a huge pain, but since Hornady reintroduced the .405 Win. it's a snap! I just run the .405 through my dies and load them up with a new 430 grain bullet, sized to .406"
I used to stretch .30-40 Krag brass and fireform it to fit the chamber. Tons of work!

marlinman93

How many of you guys shoot rifles that require forming brass, or buying special made brass and dies in order to shoot? Seems I spend a lot of time either loading up, or forming and loading oddball ammo around here.I'd guess over half the guns I own are in some caliber I could never buy off the shelf...

marlinman93

The Lewis wrote:Nice rifles, thanks for posting. I really like that SRC TD, how does she shoot?

Just got these last Sunday, so haven't been to the range yet.

marlinman93

If the gun was manufactured before 1968, there is no law that says you have to have a serial number on it. But at the same time, if a gun deliberately had it's numbers messed with, I do believe thats not a good thing. If you can still read it, even with a magnifying glass, leave it alone. If its a ...

marlinman93

?, can you make or get .44 Extra Long for the bottom one? I am really starting to get into SS rifles but allot of the calibers of the older stuff seems near impossible to get/make. JWG, The .44 Wesson Extra Long is the same as the .44 Ballard Extra Long. I already have a Ballard in that caliber, so...

marlinman93

I sure am sorry for what happened Mich Hunter. But I do disagree with one thing. That muzzle is just as it should be. No finish, and definitely not crowned! It looks just like the way the old guns were done at the muzzle end of te barrel to me. But aside from that, it sure seems that Wind River has ...

marlinman93

Thanks Dan!

marlinman93

Any particular type of gun, or whatever we need done?-Vall

marlinman93

Chick,
We do the same thing as you! I go get my gun, and the wife calls 911!

marlinman93

The #5 is a old military receiver, which has a round top, and was never chambered in .32-20. The real confirmation of a #2 action is the "scalloped" rear edge of the receiver. No other Remington RIFLE used this, but the old pistols did. It's been said that the #2 action evolved from the pi...

marlinman93

2400 is a dirty powder from my experience, but performs well. I don't worry about the flakes in the barrel, as long a it's accurate.

marlinman93

Sounds like good work. Nice to hear about good service!

marlinman93

Quinn,
I'm happy that something bad turned out so well for you! Good luck in he new job!

marlinman93

Congratulations on a great gun Blaine!

marlinman93

Just in time for Christmas!

marlinman93

Same as Pharmseller! Here in Oregon the bolt action rules by a huge margin!

marlinman93

I've got a set of 90% inletted stocks for 39a, if you're interested in fitting new wood? Cheap and a bit nicer than original.
By the way, they were usually around 13 1/4-13 3/8" from trigger to back of buttplate.
marlinguy@juno.com

marlinman93

I've always loved the look of those Gemmer Sharps! Nice gun!

marlinman93

I don't usually use a stone myself. I use one of those polishing wheels that fit on my Dremel, and just polish the surfaces up with that. A hard Arkansas white stone will do it, but not quite the "hard chrome" type finish that I get with the Dremel and polishing wheel.

marlinman93

Thought I'd post pics of the three new ones I bought from one of our fellow forum members. These are: An 1894 Marlin saddering carbine, takedown, with 20" half octagon barrel, in .25-20 caliber. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/94td1-1.jpg A 1889 Marlin rifle with 28" speci...

marlinman93

I agree with Blaine. The area where the hammer contacts the bolt is paramount to drag on Marlins, and if you only polish these mating surfaces, and then lube the contact areas with a slick oil like Kroil, you'll instantly notice a huge improvement!

marlinman93

Vey nice Sharps fellas! I hope to own one some day, but I'm hoping for an original if I can afford one!

marlinman93

I love Unique in my .45 Colt, plus a lot of other calibers! It doesn't seem to be the least bit position sensitive, and gives very consistent velocites, even if it doesn't fill much of the case! The only thing I ever worry about is going too light, and not gettting a good seal on the case mouth. You...

marlinman93

That roller at auction is not #5. Sombody needs to learn their Rolling Blocks before they auction them.

marlinman93

Sometimes folks get confused between "early" Marlins, and late Marlins, when they talk 336 vs. old flat bolts receivers like the 36, 1936, or 1893's. I honestly don't believe there is anything better about a 2007 Marlin 336, vs. a 1947 336. I've seen some old 336's in .30-30 Ackley Improve...

marlinman93

I kinda like those old 1881's!

marlinman93

I agree! Seems like less posts than there were at the old forum!

marlinman93

I've got $40 on the scope, with rings, and the base for the 336 or 1895 Marlin.

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