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marlinman93

Move it or lose it!
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Very nice assortment of singlesots and leverguns!

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jhrosier wrote:Marlinman,
Sounds like the new .327 magnum brass might be what you need.

Jack

Well the Federal .327 magnum looks perfect! With a case length of 1.20", it's only .04" shorter than my .32 Ballard XL! Finally a new case that wont be a pain to make!!!!!!!!!

marlinman93

Yes Mike, it's just a weird rifle, and that makes it even more interesting to me! I was looking in my safe at the various pistol caliber Marlins I have, and there's only two out of ten that are standard guns. An 1888 in .38-40, and a '94 in .44-40 cal.

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How about some big news about a possible sale or merger? I ain't saying anything more!

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Nice 1894, but didn't carbines have blued receivers and a barrel band? Yes, every Marlin 1889 or 1894 SRC I have owned had a blued receiver and a barrel band. I'm not sure how to classify this gun, as it has a carbine buttstock and buttplate, plus a saddlering, but the rest is a takedown short rifl...

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Like Gravertom said, take the 73 to an engraver and he can engrave the missing numbers to match the rest. I've had Dale Woody do this for me on a gun that had a repaired lower tang, which removed two digits.

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I'm trying to find something as a base brass for my .32 Ballard Extra Long. Right now I'm using .32 H&R Mag brass, but it's still about .2" shorter than I need. I nhave to seat the bullets out too far, or just let them make the jump to the bore.

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Nice prime buck! Congrats!

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The .40-70SS used to be a huge pain, but since Hornady reintroduced the .405 Win. it's a snap! I just run the .405 through my dies and load them up with a new 430 grain bullet, sized to .406"
I used to stretch .30-40 Krag brass and fireform it to fit the chamber. Tons of work!

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How many of you guys shoot rifles that require forming brass, or buying special made brass and dies in order to shoot? Seems I spend a lot of time either loading up, or forming and loading oddball ammo around here.I'd guess over half the guns I own are in some caliber I could never buy off the shelf...

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The Lewis wrote:Nice rifles, thanks for posting. I really like that SRC TD, how does she shoot?

Just got these last Sunday, so haven't been to the range yet.

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If the gun was manufactured before 1968, there is no law that says you have to have a serial number on it. But at the same time, if a gun deliberately had it's numbers messed with, I do believe thats not a good thing. If you can still read it, even with a magnifying glass, leave it alone. If its a ...

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?, can you make or get .44 Extra Long for the bottom one? I am really starting to get into SS rifles but allot of the calibers of the older stuff seems near impossible to get/make. JWG, The .44 Wesson Extra Long is the same as the .44 Ballard Extra Long. I already have a Ballard in that caliber, so...

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I sure am sorry for what happened Mich Hunter. But I do disagree with one thing. That muzzle is just as it should be. No finish, and definitely not crowned! It looks just like the way the old guns were done at the muzzle end of te barrel to me. But aside from that, it sure seems that Wind River has ...

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Thanks Dan!

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Any particular type of gun, or whatever we need done?-Vall

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Chick,
We do the same thing as you! I go get my gun, and the wife calls 911!

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The #5 is a old military receiver, which has a round top, and was never chambered in .32-20. The real confirmation of a #2 action is the "scalloped" rear edge of the receiver. No other Remington RIFLE used this, but the old pistols did. It's been said that the #2 action evolved from the pi...

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2400 is a dirty powder from my experience, but performs well. I don't worry about the flakes in the barrel, as long a it's accurate.

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Sounds like good work. Nice to hear about good service!

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Quinn,
I'm happy that something bad turned out so well for you! Good luck in he new job!

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Congratulations on a great gun Blaine!

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Just in time for Christmas!

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Same as Pharmseller! Here in Oregon the bolt action rules by a huge margin!

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I've got a set of 90% inletted stocks for 39a, if you're interested in fitting new wood? Cheap and a bit nicer than original.
By the way, they were usually around 13 1/4-13 3/8" from trigger to back of buttplate.
marlinguy@juno.com

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I've always loved the look of those Gemmer Sharps! Nice gun!

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I don't usually use a stone myself. I use one of those polishing wheels that fit on my Dremel, and just polish the surfaces up with that. A hard Arkansas white stone will do it, but not quite the "hard chrome" type finish that I get with the Dremel and polishing wheel.

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Thought I'd post pics of the three new ones I bought from one of our fellow forum members. These are: An 1894 Marlin saddering carbine, takedown, with 20" half octagon barrel, in .25-20 caliber. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/94td1-1.jpg A 1889 Marlin rifle with 28" speci...

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I agree with Blaine. The area where the hammer contacts the bolt is paramount to drag on Marlins, and if you only polish these mating surfaces, and then lube the contact areas with a slick oil like Kroil, you'll instantly notice a huge improvement!

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Vey nice Sharps fellas! I hope to own one some day, but I'm hoping for an original if I can afford one!

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I love Unique in my .45 Colt, plus a lot of other calibers! It doesn't seem to be the least bit position sensitive, and gives very consistent velocites, even if it doesn't fill much of the case! The only thing I ever worry about is going too light, and not gettting a good seal on the case mouth. You...

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That roller at auction is not #5. Sombody needs to learn their Rolling Blocks before they auction them.

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Sometimes folks get confused between "early" Marlins, and late Marlins, when they talk 336 vs. old flat bolts receivers like the 36, 1936, or 1893's. I honestly don't believe there is anything better about a 2007 Marlin 336, vs. a 1947 336. I've seen some old 336's in .30-30 Ackley Improve...

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I kinda like those old 1881's!

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I agree! Seems like less posts than there were at the old forum!

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I've got $40 on the scope, with rings, and the base for the 336 or 1895 Marlin.

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Good job Ken! Congrats!

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Depends on the center punch, and the hardness of the tang. think the Henry is soft, so no problem with most punches. One thing that will make it a much easier, and correct installation is a good drill press. You can do the holes by hand, but a good press and a nice table vise on the drill press will...

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Maybe it's time to buy more old Marlins?

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They're a PITA! They are super reliable, but without a tool to pull the empties out, they will wear your fingers to the bone prying them out! Even with the removal tool, putting the cases into the clips is a pain. I prefer to drop my cases into a chamber, and dump them out when done! I sold a beauti...

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It most likely says, "Micro Vue" not Micro Groove. These were made by Precision Instrument in the 1950's and 60's, but if it's the later 1970's with aluminum body, it's made in Japan. They are very high quality scopes, especially those made in Japan, and have great optics. I've got one for...

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Leverdude, The Volcanic IS a lever action pistol! I believe they were mostly .41 or .31 caliber, and a brass cartridge. They were finicky about cycling, and often had issues with jamming. B. Tyler Henry (of Winchester) reworked the Volcanic action into the Henry Rifle, after figuring out how to get ...

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How true OTH! They were like so many extremely well made guns. Expensive. With the Winchesters selling so much cheaper, most people figured they wouldn't wear either out, so why pay more! As for weight, the Kennedy wasn't any heavier than the 1881 Marlin, or the 1886 Win. in the large frame versions...

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I pray that the Lord will give you strength, and that she will be lifted up to Him! God bless you all!

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886 is correct. It is not a special run, but a very early 1895. For some reason they used a serial number that didn't jive with any other Marlins, or their usual data.

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I usually have to think on these questions, but not this time. My favorite levergun is my Marlin 1894 in .32-20, with 28" full octagon barrel. I just love the feel, and the accuracy, so it goes to the range more than any other! For a handgun, it's my S&W model 25 in .45 Colt, with 8 3/8&quo...

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Ysabel Kid wrote:Okay, I'll bite - what caliber is that? Looks very cool!!!

Check the caliber marking on the left side of the barrel!
.22-15 SS or better known as the .22-15-60 Stevens.

I have the big brother in a Stevens chambered for .25-21 Stevens.

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Neat site, but I didn't see a whole lot of over 100 year old rifles.

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Probably because they ween't big sellers to start with. Cost of making them was not cheap, since they were somewhat complex, and extrremely well built. A repro would be great, but not inexpensive if it was authentic.

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