Quick Marlin 1895CB question

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:23 pm

According to Davidson's the front sight is a "Marble Carbine". What I don't know is if it's dovetailed and therefore windage adjustable.

If it is, I might have a solution to a dilemma...

Thanks!

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:29 pm

awp101,

The front sight on the Marlin 1895 CB I handled was dovetailed into the barrel.

Joe

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:34 pm

Mine is dovetailed....... THE hardest dovetail I've ever tried to move.....I got in a hurry and stupidly made a booboo...Grrrrr

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:04 pm

Thanks guys! My dilemma has been whether or not to get the Buffalo Classic or the 1895CB.

I like the price of the BC, I like the sight arrangement of the BC, I like the looks of the 1895CB.

Since the front sight is dovetailed on the 1895 it looks like I could get a Lyman sight set and have the best of both worlds.

Unless someone has a good reason that it's a bad idea...

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:00 pm

I don't think you can go wrong with the 1895CB. I have one and really like it. I will probably bring it this summer to the Lever Gun Safari, if you have not made a decision by then you are more then welcome to try mine out.

gimdandy · Post by **gimdandy** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:31 pm

Got both and would advise you to do the same . How else could you be fair in evaluating which you like the best

And I believe that you would also end up keeping both . also wouldn't get rid of guide guns

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:22 am

Thanks RKRodle, I'll keep that in mind.

gimdandy wrote:Got both and would advise you to do the same . How else could you be fair in evaluating which you like the best

The sad truth is, that's exactly what will probably happen...

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:48 am

Of the two, I prefer the 1895CB. It's long, but slim and carries and handles much better than other rifles of that length and weight. Plus you can load 9+1 -- sort of a 45-70 assault rifle!

Noah