How About Them Cowboys!

NonPCnraRN · Post by **NonPCnraRN** » Wed May 21, 2008 5:40 pm

No, not the guys they let out of jail to play football. I just got my Marlin 1895 Cowboy in 45-70 and I'm in love. I know it is all in my mind but in the hand the more slender Cowboy feels lighter than my 1895 450M even though it has an 18.5" vs 26" barrel. I slimmed down the forend of the 450M and it is still chunkier than the Cowboy. The front sight is taller because it has no ramp and dovetailed into the barrel. It also has a brass bead. The balance point is on the forearm just ahead of the action so when carried with one hand, the hand will be on wood, not metal. If you have a chance to handle one, do so. The pictures I've seen don't do them justice. I thought the rifle would be unwieldy but nothing could be further from the truth, especially if you are used to bolt guns with 22-24" barrels. Now all I need is a good receiver sight, a Limbsaver recoil pad, some ammo and I'm in business.

Post by **Hobie** » Wed May 21, 2008 6:26 pm

Good for you!

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Wed May 21, 2008 7:14 pm

I had the same impression from photos, then enlightenment when I actually handled one - I think it is that REALLY BIG HOLE in the barrel which makes it so light - almost like a shotgun barrel.

A local gunsmith parkerized my old 1894, and slimmed the forend (without asking me) to even SLIMMER than the Cowboy ones. At first I didn't like it, but I really like it now, and if I had the time, would do all mine that way.

My only fear is action and chamber strength - they just don't LOOK as strong as the stainless guide guns, even though I'm sure they're basically the same strength. I don't plan on shooting "Ruger" loads in mine, but a post awhile back showed one that had blown up (from a major overload most likely) and it still gives me the shivers!

The good thing is that with the size chunks of lead they throw out, you don't need much velocity to make an impression on your target!

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Wed May 21, 2008 7:21 pm

I love mine!! And accurate as any !!

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Wed May 21, 2008 7:23 pm

Had mine out for the first time Sunday (and it was my first .45-70 experience as well

) and a great time was had by all. Ok, by me.

What a slick piece of machinery!

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Wed May 21, 2008 7:53 pm

We want pics man, as soon as possible!!!!!! Congrats NonPCrn!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:34 pm

C. Cash wrote:We want pics man, as soon as possible!!!!!! Congrats NonPCrn!

+1

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Thu May 22, 2008 1:21 am

Ysabel Kid wrote:
C. Cash wrote:We want pics man, as soon as possible!!!!!! Congrats NonPCrn!
+1

+2 I am a visually oriented guy

!

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:57 am

I know exactly how you feel. I have a .44 Cowboy and love mine too. I only with they had put straight octagon barrels on them instead the tapered ones. I think the extra weight out front would give them a better feel.

jdad · Post by **jdad** » Thu May 22, 2008 7:37 am

I had an 1895 CB up until about a year and a half ago. It was fine rifle and extremely accurate rifle. It helped me win a 2nd place, in the Oregon Territorial Championship, 3 years ago. 80 shot matches were just a little bit too punishing......."recoil fatigue"

, so I switched back to a 30-30.

gary rice · Post by **gary rice** » Thu May 22, 2008 7:38 pm

when i went deer/bear hunting last fall a couple of guys said, "ill bet that thing is heavy to carry around" i said no it isnt, not sure if they believed me. you're right, the cowboy balances perfectly and is a pleasure to carry and shoot.