My Winter "shooter" project is finally done.
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My Winter "shooter" project is finally done.
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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Re: My Winter "shooter" project is finally done.
Beautiful, most excellant.
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I don't remember what it looked like before, but it looks classy and good to go now.
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THAT is one of the prettiest firearms overall I've ever seen.
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Re: My Winter "shooter" project is finally done.
J Miller wrote:I don't remember what it looked like before, but it looks classy and good to go now.
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I'm not a fan of the modern Marlin lever, but those old ones sure looks sexy and that one sure looks sexy. Great job.
How did the checkering experience with Sherry Abraham go? I've thought of using her, but have no experience or any feedback.
How did the checkering experience with Sherry Abraham go? I've thought of using her, but have no experience or any feedback.
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Sherry does excellent work, but she took almost 20 weeks instead of the quoted 8-12. Shipping was a bit high too.kimwcook wrote:I'm not a fan of the modern Marlin lever, but those old ones sure looks sexy and that one sure looks sexy. Great job.
How did the checkering experience with Sherry Abraham go? I've thought of using her, but have no experience or any feedback.
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Nice project!!!
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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...
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Lookin' GOOD! Although, I must admit... I'd be tempted to send it of and have it CCH'd!!!
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thats a beaut. really is. thanks for sharing.
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That is NICE!
I agree with Griff, I would be tempted to CCH the appropriate parts.
I agree with Griff, I would be tempted to CCH the appropriate parts.
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outstanding work!....well done..
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A big +1RIHMFIRE wrote:outstanding work!....well done..
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Re: My Winter "shooter" project is finally done.
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.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!
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
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
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John does do really professional work. Unfortunately, he's becoming really popular and his lead times are growing.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
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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Keep me in mind. Maybe I'll do the CCH'in!jdad wrote:...a rifle that I really don't plan on keeping.
Just an fyi, it's a Model 1893 that dates to 1895.
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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.Griff wrote:Keep me in mind. Maybe I'll do the CCH'in!jdad wrote:...a rifle that I really don't plan on keeping.
Just an fyi, it's a Model 1893 that dates to 1895.
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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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Beautiful rifle.
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If I was planning on keeping the 1893, for a loooong time, then I would have done a full restoration.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.
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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+1 except I don't even like the looks of CCH, now a good bone charcole bluing is hard to beat.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.
I think the guns looks GREAT just the way it is, I like the old "Original" look of it...just sayin!
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Looks FANTASTIC! I do like mild CCH but that Turnbull stuff just turns me off most of the time - too gaudy.
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thats great just the way it is love it 38-55 too!
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I agree that the Turnbull CCH is too gaudy. If your rifle shoots half as well as it looks, you may decide to keep it. Nice Gun !