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I have had this for a couple weeks now but have not gotten around to the photobucket mess yet
1894 Marlin .44 Mag
I earlier nicknamed it the "Jam-o-matic" after my first range session ended badly. I later found out through this forum that Blazer alum. cased ammo was not acceptable in this design , so i will get out with some brass cased ammo as soon as i can load up a batch.
but the group was looking good before the big FTF (failure to feed)
The metal is excellent , blueing is pretty good, but the stock looks like it has ridden in a gun rack, so its my new knockaround rifle --- the dings in the wood add a little bit of character
I have posted a few new photos of firearms in the past few weeks and precious few of them have been lever actions, so hopefully this one gets me back on track
SmokeEater2 wrote:Nice lookin' Marlin! Man, I'm jealous,I'm wanting a new to me Marlin in .357 bad and there are none to be found in my area now.
a 357 would have been my first choice too, as i have a couple of revolvers in that, but none in .44 ---- but i also couldnt find one in anything but a newer safety model.
That's a great deer gun. Watch the front sight ramp, they tend to shoot loose, and it's easy to strip the shallow threads. Don't ask. Actually all the action screws tend to loosen themselves. Makes for easy disassembly.
I have one just like it. Bought at a pawn shop several years ago, $200.00 OTD. Looked like it had been carried behind the seat of a truck, it had a few problems at first but after I installed a new carrier it functions well and is accurate. Mounted a Williams receiver sight on mine. I like it. Congrats on your new rifle.