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Good job Ken! Congrats!

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Depends on the center punch, and the hardness of the tang. think the Henry is soft, so no problem with most punches. One thing that will make it a much easier, and correct installation is a good drill press. You can do the holes by hand, but a good press and a nice table vise on the drill press will...

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Maybe it's time to buy more old Marlins?

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They're a PITA! They are super reliable, but without a tool to pull the empties out, they will wear your fingers to the bone prying them out! Even with the removal tool, putting the cases into the clips is a pain. I prefer to drop my cases into a chamber, and dump them out when done! I sold a beauti...

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It most likely says, "Micro Vue" not Micro Groove. These were made by Precision Instrument in the 1950's and 60's, but if it's the later 1970's with aluminum body, it's made in Japan. They are very high quality scopes, especially those made in Japan, and have great optics. I've got one for...

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Leverdude, The Volcanic IS a lever action pistol! I believe they were mostly .41 or .31 caliber, and a brass cartridge. They were finicky about cycling, and often had issues with jamming. B. Tyler Henry (of Winchester) reworked the Volcanic action into the Henry Rifle, after figuring out how to get ...

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How true OTH! They were like so many extremely well made guns. Expensive. With the Winchesters selling so much cheaper, most people figured they wouldn't wear either out, so why pay more! As for weight, the Kennedy wasn't any heavier than the 1881 Marlin, or the 1886 Win. in the large frame versions...

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I pray that the Lord will give you strength, and that she will be lifted up to Him! God bless you all!

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886 is correct. It is not a special run, but a very early 1895. For some reason they used a serial number that didn't jive with any other Marlins, or their usual data.

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I usually have to think on these questions, but not this time. My favorite levergun is my Marlin 1894 in .32-20, with 28" full octagon barrel. I just love the feel, and the accuracy, so it goes to the range more than any other! For a handgun, it's my S&W model 25 in .45 Colt, with 8 3/8&quo...

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Ysabel Kid wrote:Okay, I'll bite - what caliber is that? Looks very cool!!!

Check the caliber marking on the left side of the barrel!
.22-15 SS or better known as the .22-15-60 Stevens.

I have the big brother in a Stevens chambered for .25-21 Stevens.

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Neat site, but I didn't see a whole lot of over 100 year old rifles.

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Probably because they ween't big sellers to start with. Cost of making them was not cheap, since they were somewhat complex, and extrremely well built. A repro would be great, but not inexpensive if it was authentic.

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Because of the Volcanic's weak action design, even with modern metallurgy it would be limitedas to calibers. That might be a killer to get anyone to repro it.

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The Burgess-Kennedy and Whitney-Kennedy firearms were far superior to anything else made at that time! The designs were really so far advanced that when the company was in financial trouble, Winchester purchased them and shut them down! They feared the competition, and thought it was better to close...

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Joe,
Post 1982 Marlins are also American made, so no need to buy pre 1982 to get them made here! Marlin levers have always been made in the good old USA!

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This .38-56, with a little finish, but an excellent bore, set me back all of $700, in April of last year. There are some guns still out there that are priced on a real level, not one of fantasy. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/old86/726061.jpg I bet it wasn't at a gun show Mike! :wink: Heck, I...

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I was cleaning guns today, and some of my levers have lost their mag tubes!!!!!!!!!!

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Deja Vu (sp?) all over again!!!!!!!!

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jdad and I went to the local gun show here, and I really saw nothing of interest or affordability, beyond the Winchester 1890 he found. I did pick up a very old box of Rem-UMC ammo in .30 Rem. for $5.

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Kirk,
What a great looking Smith, nd a great report to go along with it! Those old Schofields just feel great, and balance so nicely!

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Very nice Ken!

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Here we go again!

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My first deer was a Blacktail shot around Vernonia, Or. using an Argentine Mauser 1891 in full military trim! Paid a whoppin $15 for the gun! (think my box of Norma ammo cost the same!) It was a beautiful 5x4, and the old 7.65 Mauser did a great job. I was 18 years old, and this was also my first de...

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Well that was well worth the wait! That's a real beauty, and an extremely rare find! Congratulations! Do I get to see it first hand at OAC the end of this month?-Vall

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I'm a totally new man! Not that weirdo from the old forum!

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Every time these things happen, I automatically think it's me or my computer! I'm just glad it wasn't something I did that stopped me from bringing the site up on my screen!

-Vall

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Hi Val, I'm a newbie so I don't know if you have posted pics of the rifles before, but could you now? I'd appreciate it. BTW, nice shooting. Small groups are a beautiful thing. If extracting spent shells are too much for you I know someone with little fingers. :) Regards, Troy The #3 in .22LR: http...

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Pope barreled Stevens rifles were marked, "Stevens-Pope" on the barrels. They were also separately serial numbered under the forearm ood. Long after Pope left Stevens, Ross made Pope type barrels, and Stevens continued to mark them the sae ay until Pope threatened them with a law suit. Ste...

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Marlin has always numbered all their lever action rifles since the beginning, but did not number their inexpensive .22 bolts, etc. until 1968 when it was required.

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I used my Rem 700 in .22-250 for buck this year. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/hunt07b.jpg For doe season I'll be using my 1957 Marlin 336 in .35 Rem. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/336a.jpg And for elk I'll be using my Rem #1 Black Hills Sporter in .44-77 SBN. (...

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Very nice! I've heard good things about this repro of the old Stevens Favorite!

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Outstanding! A man after my own heart! "he said that they really didn't interest him. " I'm sort of a rifle guy myself!

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Finally found some time between hunting seasons to get the two new Ballards out for a test session. The #3 Ballard in .22LR and the #6 Schuetzen in .22 short. Shot them both at 50 yds., and results were a nice surprise. The #3 has iron sights, which are a Globe front, with post, and a Ballard vernie...

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It often scares off potential bucks, rather than calling them in. Maybe the most aggressive bucks will want to come in because they think they'll steal a doe while the fight is going on, but usually they steer clear of the frakus. I am a big advocate of scents, and also scent blockers. I regularly u...

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I've NEVER had problems with guns or any insured Priority packages from USPS. They always hold packages at the local station, if I'm not home, and always leave me a yellow slip stating so, and when I can pick it up. My delivery person will leave uninsured regular mail, but never insured priority mai...

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Mike D. wrote:The gun looks to me to be an 1893 Marlin, but can't be sure.

Definitely not an 1893 Marlin Mike. Marlin hung their tubes with a stud at the end of the tube, not the band used on the one in the picture. I think Malamute nailed it.

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Have a great hunt Tubby! Friend of mine just got back from Sled Springs here in Oregon, and showed me pictures of the nice cinnamon colored black bear his young daughter shot there!-Vall

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9422, That's not just a great Blacktail, but a REALLY GREAT Blacktail! Don't often see them that nice, and I'd be sure to have it scored once it's dried for 6 months! It only takes a 130 class Blacktail to be entered in Oregon State records, and your's will easily do that, even after deducts. Congra...

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My Dad found this gun was he was a kid. It has a tang sight w/ adjustable aperature and a folding rear sight. Take-down. I don't know who made it but it is a Wards-Western Field .22 pump. Killed probably near 100 squirrels in the neighborhood when I was growing up. Still use it to take squirrels an...

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Stevens single shot rifles are very hard to nail down as to year of mfg. Especially the 44, as it's range of mfg. spans a lot of years! (1894-1947) James Grant's book, "Single Shot Rifles" and "More Single Shot Rifles" are two wonderful choices! Because of the caliber it's chambe...

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Go for the classics! James Fennimore Cooper's, Hawkeye, Last of the Mohicans.

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Your kill zone is adequate for any deer, if he caliber is correct, and distance is the same or smaller than the practice range. I try to keep my shots under 2" at 100 yds., as often my shots are a bit farther, and if the group opens up, I'm still good. I do a fair amount of range work, but also...

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First REAL firearm I shot was a Rem. Model 12 pump in .22LR. It was my Dad's friend's gun, and I was immediately hooked!

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That oughta be a nice mild report, with zero recoil! Hope it works well at your match Jerry!

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Now I know why you're single Tubby!

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Blaine,
With our seasons being so early here in the NW, rattling doesn't work too well until mid to late November, when they're in the rut.
The doe or fawn call has worked well for me to get them stopped for a shot.

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Congratulations! Great report too!

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One of the nicest 64's I've seen in some time Mike! Congratulations!

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Saloon slug wrote:Very nice Vall.
Also now I have a face to go with the name usualy you just show us pic's of guns.

Our season doesnt start until the 13th so I am very envious.

Thanks Jeremy! Hope you do well in two weeks!-Vall

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