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by Harrington-Cook
Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 Sights
Replies: 12
Views: 7140

Re: Marlin 1894 Sights

The Bullseye fits standard US dovetails (i.e. the Marlin) - you'd need a thin shim or peening to get it on most Rossi's. The one to order is usually called "short". I may have linked to it in the bigger post. Excellent - they will be going on two Marlin Cowboys both 24" - one a 357 &...
by Harrington-Cook
Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 Sights
Replies: 12
Views: 7140

Re: Marlin 1894 Sights

Here's pics (halfway down the page, on the Link below) I posted of many of the sights you'll hear guys mention. Link = http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=20342 My favorite for FAST action is the Marble's Bullseye (small, short, version) http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dll/i...
by Harrington-Cook
Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 45 LC in Stainless ............... age help needed !
Replies: 11
Views: 1278

Re: Rossi 45 LC in Stainless ............... age help needed !

Between myself & my Ma & Pa - we have 6 MArlins in the 'family' ! SIX GUNS...! :o :o - Don't tell the ' officials '...! :roll: Here's our "Marlin Family" collection from a recent Thanksgiving dinner of various family members...(we usually gather for the celebration at someone's ru...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 45 LC in Stainless ............... age help needed !
Replies: 11
Views: 1278

Re: Rossi 45 LC in Stainless ............... age help needed !

THAT IS THE EARLIEST FIRST ISSUE ONE I HAVE EVER SEEN. IF MEMORY SERVES THEY CAME OUT IN 1998 AS I THINK I GOT MINE THEN AND IT WAS THE FIRST ONE IN THIS STATE [ OF CONFUSION.....] THE BARREL WAS BAD ON MINE AS IT LOOKED LIKE THE INSIDE OF THE TAILPIPE IN MY TRUCK. I COULD NOT CUT THAT CRUD WITH AN...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 45 LC in Stainless ............... age help needed !
Replies: 11
Views: 1278

Rossi 45 LC in Stainless ............... age help needed !

Hi Guys Late I know - but Happy New Year from Berkshire, England, UK !! ........and as always I need advice from the guys that know !!! I am based in England, UK & have been trying to get me a Marlin in 45LC (to add to my 1894Cowboys in 357 & 44) ......... no chance ! So today I bought a use...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help & advice needed - leather lever wraps
Replies: 5
Views: 1187

I used a simple "noose" wrap on this one. Ideally, the leather would have been longer to cover more of the large loop. However, I find I can slide this one back and forth so there's no buildup underneath the wrap. Also, I put a few drops of gun oil on it to both color the wrap darker and ...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice needed - Firearms laws in Canada ....................
Replies: 5
Views: 976

Hi Killer Kanuk & B-Lever Many thanks for the replies !! B-Lever - you can see where my prioities lie - I'm asking about guns & I never even considered the best place to live !! My wife will be based in "Sunpark Plaza Calgary, AB T2X 3R4" which looks pretty South to me on Google Ea...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice needed - Firearms laws in Canada ....................
Replies: 5
Views: 976

Hi Thanks for the reply I have : Marlin 1894s in both 357 & 44 cal a 1917 Swedish Mauser Rifle in 6.5 x 55 cal a BRNO 308 target rifle a modern (Pietta) black powder pistol (cap & ball) in 44 cal a modern (Parker Hale) 1858 Enfield 3 band black powder rifle in 577 cal plus several shotguns -...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice needed - Firearms laws in Canada ....................
Replies: 5
Views: 976

Advice needed - Firearms laws in Canada ....................

Hi Guys Can anyone on this board advise what the laws relating to Firearms ownership & shooting are in Canada please. I live in the UK and shoot leverguns / clays / black powder pistol & rifle & centrefire target rifle (223, 308 & 6.5mm swede) It looks like we are going to relocate t...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help & advice needed - leather lever wraps
Replies: 5
Views: 1187

Help & advice needed - leather lever wraps

Hi Guys Posting from the here in the UK ...... I'm trying to find if Stan Nichols - of NicholsLeatherWorks in Chillicothe, Ohio is still in business. I can't raise Stan by Email - and his website appears 'down' - do any of you guys know if he is still trading ?? Stan was a gentleman to deal with - I...
by Harrington-Cook
Sat May 31, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stan Nichols of Nichols Leather Works
Replies: 0
Views: 988

Stan Nichols of Nichols Leather Works

Hi Guys

Posting from the uk here ......

I bought some leather lever wraps Stan Smith a while back - of NicholsLeatherWorks in Ohio

I need to buy more wraps from him can't raise Stan by Email - do any of you guys know if he is still trading ??

Many Thanks

Roy
by Harrington-Cook
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yes another Marlin Jam question ..................
Replies: 13
Views: 2505

Hi Leverdude Thanks for the reply - do you know - I have never considered that by taking off the sharp part of the snaill on the lever - that it was allowing the carrier to settle slightly lower - DOH ! You would think Marlin would have resolved this by now !! I think I am going to get the old carri...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yes another Marlin Jam question ..................
Replies: 13
Views: 2505

Hi Joe Yes - when I replaced my carrier - I removed the sharp edge as per Marauders info. - but have now got the jam back after 300 rounds - new carrier and all. In desperation - I have just ordered TWO new carriers (pessimist !) and a new lever too ! As I said carriers here in the UK are about 70 b...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yes another Marlin Jam question ..................
Replies: 13
Views: 2505

Hi Joe, Many thanks for the reply & welcome. I came across the Marauder webpage a while back & it was his info & indeed the fine set of takedown instructions that I have used to work on my guns. This brings me back to my new problem - that I have the dreaded jam all over again after just...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yes another Marlin Jam question ..................
Replies: 13
Views: 2505

Hi Jonathan I have shot factory Magtec in Cowboy Action 158gn lead RNFP and also Magtec in 158gn FMJ that I class as RNF although some look more like TC. My reloads are again 158gn lead RNFP and I have tried various manufacturers cases - Winchester/ Sellier & Bellot / Howitzer etc etc I get the ...
by Harrington-Cook
Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yes another Marlin Jam question ..................
Replies: 13
Views: 2505

Yes another Marlin Jam question ..................

Hi All, Newby here from the UK. :lol: Now I know there have been a few posts about the 'Marlin Jam' & there is a bunch of comments like "Internet Hype" & "doesn't happen to me/my gun which I've owned for XXX years etc." The fact is that I own 2 Marlins 1 x 38/357 19894 Co...