I wanted to get a big loop lever for a straight stock 1895 marlin, but none available. Searching around, Numrich gun parts Corp has Stainless pistol grip levers ( 1895,336 the same part number) for $52. Each.
Pulling apart a pistol grip and straight stock, comparing levers, pinned them thru the pivot. They just need a little heat, a little hammer and dolly work, fits great. Then took a dremmel with a small barrel sander. Took off all the edges, and totally rounded them off, hit with a scotch brite pad and done.
I put a roll pin thru the pivot, and clamped into a vice before heating.shaped to fit the straight stock. Make sure to water quench to keep the steel hard.
Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
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Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
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Re: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
Nice work. I've never had an oversize lever. You obviously really wanted one.
Looks like quite a job.
Looks like quite a job.
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Pretty cool.
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Re: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
I’m sure I’m not the only one, that can’t get my big hand to fit a stock lever. Try it with gloves on! $52. And an hours time is better than ordering one for $178.
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Re: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
I believe Pitchy did a similar modification to his 1895 Marlin. Although it's been a few years ago perhaps a search would find the thread.
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Re: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
That should feel really good in the hand, no leather wrap needed!!! -Tutt
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Re: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
Unless you have arthritis in your knuckles. The rap they get from that distance for a quick follow-up shot, can be painful.CowboyTutt wrote: ↑Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:35 pm That should feel really good in the hand, no leather wrap needed!!! -Tutt