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I picked up a circa 1895 Marlin Deluxe Model 1893 (38-55) back in October that was in real sad shape. It was a "smooth bore", so I had John Taylor reline it. The wood had some sort of stain/paint hiding the grain and a lot of dings. I stripped, soaked, steamed, and refinished the wood using Pilkington clear finish. The checkering was gone, so I had Sherry Abraham recut it. The receiver and lever had been cold blued, so I removed that. It didn't turn out too bad and I will see what it does tomorrow, at the range.
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Thanks, Jdad. The shipping I suppose she doesn't have much control over, but 20 weeks instead of 8-12. I don't have heartburn over 20 weeks if that's what's quoted, but I do if it isn't. Of course barring any unforeseen circumstances. Family problems, health issues, etc...
Griff wrote:Lookin' GOOD! Although, I must admit... I'd be tempted to send it of and have it CCH'd!!!
You know... in for a penny, in for a pound!
So I get the lever, receiver, bolt, buttplate, etc. CCH, then I have to get the barrel & mag tube blued. I'm like "Al Bundy"....still married, with children and not flush with cash.
If I was a recoil and centerfire junkie I probably would, but I know I'm going to pass this one on once I'm done shooting/enjoying it for a while.
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Jdad,
That is a classy rifle! As you know there's not a whole lot of 1895's out there and deluxe, to boot . As the wood has been done very nicely, along with the reline, I agree with Griff, you need to have the receiver CCH.
John Taylor recently shipped me back my 1886 in 45-90. He relined the chamber and welded up 2 holes on the receiver. Absolutly beautiful work. I am currently polishing up the receiver and puttin' on a rust blue. I will have a post in the near future.
Can you imagine how nice your 1895 would look with a receiver like this? Doug Turnbull did this.------Sixgun
Sixgun wrote:Jdad,
That is a classy rifle! As you know there's not a whole lot of 1895's out there and deluxe, to boot . As the wood has been done very nicely, along with the reline, I agree with Griff, you need to have the receiver CCH.
John Taylor recently shipped me back my 1886 in 45-90. He relined the chamber and welded up 2 holes on the receiver. Absolutly beautiful work. I am currently polishing up the receiver and puttin' on a rust blue. I will have a post in the near future.
Can you imagine how nice your 1895 would look with a receiver like this? Doug Turnbull did this.------Sixgun
John does do really professional work. Unfortunately, he's becoming really popular and his lead times are growing.
Full Metal Restoration.........The problem I have is that if I were to do any of the metal I would have to do all of it. I really can't put $1k into a rifle that I really don't plan on keeping.
Just an fyi, it's a Model 1893 that dates to 1895.
I'll be posting some photos, of why I am out of funds for a while, in a couple of weeks. Still doing a little of the woodwork.
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jdad wrote:...a rifle that I really don't plan on keeping.
Just an fyi, it's a Model 1893 that dates to 1895.
Keep me in mind. Maybe I'll do the CCH'in!
I already received a PM, so someone already has first rights of refusal. You'll be #2. I have a lot of components that should last, at least until August.
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Again, I feel like the odd man out but I like it better without the CCH, especially some of the really bright ones like Taylor's. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great work, it's just a bit over the top for my tastes. I guess it's because I'm partial to a shooter over a looker. When I look at my collection of firearms, I see a bunch of well cared for shooters and no safe queens. After spending all that money to get it looking fine, I'd be too worried I was going to scratch it up to enjoy shooting it. However, YMMV.
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COSteve wrote:Again, I feel like the odd man out but I like it better without the CCH, especially some of the really bright ones like Taylor's. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great work, it's just a bit over the top for my tastes. I guess it's because I'm partial to a shooter over a looker. When I look at my collection of firearms, I see a bunch of well cared for shooters and no safe queens. After spending all that money to get it looking fine, I'd be too worried I was going to scratch it up to enjoy shooting it. However, YMMV.
If I was planning on keeping the 1893, for a loooong time, then I would have done a full restoration.
I have a special order Marlin 1897 that I spent money on, to be restored, 4-5 years ago. I could have bought an original in the same condition, for what I have totally into it. I learned an important lesson. It's still one of favorite "go-to" range guns though. The round count is approaching 4,000. I just handle it carefully.
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COSteve wrote:Again, I feel like the odd man out but I like it better without the CCH, especially some of the really bright ones like Taylor's. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great work, it's just a bit over the top for my tastes. I guess it's because I'm partial to a shooter over a looker. When I look at my collection of firearms, I see a bunch of well cared for shooters and no safe queens. After spending all that money to get it looking fine, I'd be too worried I was going to scratch it up to enjoy shooting it. However, YMMV.
+1 except I don't even like the looks of CCH, now a good bone charcole bluing is hard to beat.
I think the guns looks GREAT just the way it is, I like the old "Original" look of it...just sayin!
Terry