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Care and feeding of a 1889 Marlin Over the course of last fall, I picked up two (count - em ... two) Marlin 89's. One in 44-40 made in 1901, the other in 38-40 made in 1891. I'm beginning to have a love affair with the 38-40. Like a red headed bastar* child, it needed a lot of understanding to get ...

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Good to hear your sticking to your resolutions. I don't make'em as I've learned I generally won't stick to it and then it's just a disappointment. I would be leary about starting a sporting goods store. Most all I've ever seen go under in a couple of years and the owners lose their shirts. Not sayi...

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She's so ugly, even the tide wouldn't take her out!

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I have a Marlin 1889 in 38-40. On a one to 10, its probably a 7 or 7.5 The bore is an 8. A little rough with strong rifling. Shooting .401 lrfn 180 gr bullets would print all over the target at 25 yards, Half of them missed completely. I also learned that my 89 does not like black powder. (Two round...

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Already got one.

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A good friend of mine just picked up a Winchester 94 in 32 win. The serial number makes it a war time manufacture ( between 1942 and 44 I believe). On the underside of the frame just below the serial number is a " W " stamped on the frame. Someone told me that it was there because a large ...

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I could be wrong (Which is too often the case) but as I remember, the carbine has the sight on the barrel band and the short rifle has the front sight in a dove tail. I have the octagon short rifle (20") and its in a dove tail. But then again, I thought A condominium was a rubber for midgets. O...

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I think this qualifies as a

Crew Served Weapon.

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MrMurphy wrote:Nice looking piece. It appears to have taken a couch hostage.

"Where does a gun like that sit?"
"Anywhere it wants!"

(Bah boom!)

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I was taking some pictures of a 10 year old Mitchel/Uberti pistol I've decided to sell. It's got a 4 1/2 bbl and twin cylinders. One is 45 Colt, the other 45 ACP. Ohhh, you have my attention...price? :mrgreen: Advanced Levergunner re that pistol. Email me at webmaster1@roadrunner.com. I think you'l...

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I have learned a lesson today, my friends. If my attempt at a humorous ending to my post has offended anyone... my apologies. I shall endeavor to make my inquiries more in the line of a simple question. And thanks for the education. I guess my assumption that the gun could handle the load was reason...

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As I had mentioned in a post yesterday, I have decided to sell my modern rifles and pistols and purchase originals. I was taking some pictures of a 10 year old Mitchel/Uberti pistol I've decided to sell. It's got a 4 1/2 bbl and twin cylinders. One is 45 Colt, the other 45 ACP. Here is the question ...

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AJMD429 wrote:Was it difficult to find dates of manufacture for the 1889's?

No If I remember right, I got them at:

http://oldguns.net/sn_php/marlinlookup.php

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Yes... BP. The bullet went clean through just missing the center of a knot.

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Yes it is. I was very impressed, to be sure.

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Sold quite a few of the TVM flintlocks I had accumulated over the years. And two Uberti rifles and got these: Top to bottom: Win 94 (1905) SRC in 38-55 Win 94 (1900) 26" bbl 38-55 Marlin 89 (1901) 22" bbl 44-40 Marlin 89 (1891) 24" bbl in 38-40 Win 73 (1881) 24" bbl A very good s...

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As I said. Bullet diameter was the problem with my load. I had initially assumed that a .401 bullet was what I needed. As you can see, I was wrong. Finally got off my butt and took the pictures I promised. (Can I stay in the forum now Hobie? :D ) Actually, I was so happy with the Marlin 38-40, I sho...

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Woops... lets try again.

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Here is another picture of the 2X4. You can see the black powder in the channel.

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A question that has bounced around this forum for quite some time. No, I have never tried, but I have something that may help hunters make a decision. Attached are two pictures. I was at the range happily shooting my Marlin 1889 (made in 1891) with some black powder rounds. The load was: 200 gr .406...

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In my experience .427s are only for use in Colt revolvers. My '73 and '92 Winchesters need at least .429s to make paper. The '92 prefers .430 jacketed, so that's what I go with. Mike is dead on. I have the .430's just for my 92, both 205 and 240 gr leads, and my .427's for two tight chambered Smoke...

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Had the month of months in July. I picked up a few really fine shooters. Two in particular a Marlin 89 in 38-40 made in "91" and another 89 in 44-40 made in 1901. The older one (38-40) shows it's age with no bluing left, the 44-40 looks about 15 years old (I'll get pictures here some day s...

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I picked up a NIB Winchester 85 in 38-55 with the 30" octagon barrel just this spring. It is an incredible rifle. It is gorgeous and shoots better N' it looks! The single stage adjustable trigger came out of the box at a little under 4 pounds. The action is as smooth as a 73. The tang sight is ...

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I've been using one for about two years and am very pleased. I load 38 s&w, 38-40, 38-55, 44-40, 45 colt, 45 acp (lead for my Webley), and 45-70. Every die is in a Quick Change bushing. Change the shell plate (one center nut), pop in the dies, adjust the powder measure and you're ready to go. I ...

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It's been a really good couple of months for me. I sold a few of my flintlocks (Sorry Matt Avance from TVM) which gave me some "Gun Money". (Don't tell Mama!!) June - picked up a Marlin 89 in 38-40. Fair to good. Great bore, just have to find the right load. July- Another 89 I couldn't pas...

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But THAT Touchy??? Um..... Perhaps he only loaded three into the tube then, instead of nursing the spring down, he just "let it go". The tube on a Henry is long and I'll bet that follower can build up considerable speed (and inertia) traveling the length of the tube. I know Henrys are pro...

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My last trip to Tulsa I scored a Colt Mustang in ..380...what's not to like....a mini 1911 Series 80 is what it mostly amounts to..but my first trip to the farm last week left me disappointed. Totally inaccurate little handgun. I couldn't hit a 2' square cardboard from 10 paces consistently. So...m...

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Roland, Ok, let's wack this horse some more... Did you find the CAS City topic on this? Apparently the word is that there are NO changes to the mechanism. I don't see this as safe but I'm no engineering genius. I think we're preaching to the choir here. I also believe that Uberti used the "73&...

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As some of you know (as a result of my dramatic post back in mid January about finding a new Winchester 1885 on my front porch), I am the proud owner of same. I usually look here and there for "previously owned" rifles finding that if well cared for, they can be a great deal. And I have ha...

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OK, I have to ask it... WHY? Because velocity is thought to be the king of ammo marketing? True Hobie, but its kind of like wondering if you'd rather be run over by a Mustang going 130 miles an hour, or an Amtrack train going around 50. In either case its an unpleasant experience. Like my first gir...

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I have been shooting the snot out of my Uberties with black powder loads. My open tops and Rem 58 conversions are reserved for black powder. So ... I've saved my sheckels and am going for a another pair of shooters from Long Hunter out of Hartley Texas. I got my Uberti Smoke Wagons from him and he ...

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Short range manstopper, nothing wrong with a 38spl 150/158g soft nose LSWC driven at over 800fps. The 9mm that can do that has not been invented yet. Better still a 4 inch 357 with 125g HP. Personal preference I dont like the 9mm. 45acp or 40S&W in an auto fine. Shore range man stopper is an ex...

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I finally found the info on this gun. I had a chance to handle one at the SHOT show. As usually Pedersoli's fit and finish is top shelf. I still don't have the MSRP but plan on it being at least 20% more than the Chiappa Armi-Sport in the $1200 to $1400 range. I scanned the brochure so the pictures...

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Ouch! My bad. The USFA is a brushed Nickel plate.

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J Miller wrote:rusty gunns,

Your choice really. But does USFA make stainless single actions?

Joe

Yes. The Rodeo II
Check it out at Long Hunter:

http://www.longhunt.com/usfa/rodeoII.htm

Thanks for the input, my friend.

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I was in the 1st Cav 67-68. I was shoveling snow in Eureka MT about them...I was bored while my sisters were in school 'cause I was too young to go to Kiddie Garten. :lol: On a serious note, did you ever see any guys over there that had levers? Or did most of them have pump SGs? Never saw a lever g...

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I have a pair of 72's in 45 colt. I shoot then exclusively in black powder. (CAS). If you read the paper work that comes with them, it will tell you that the basic design is flawed. (My words, not theirs). With no top strap on the frame, the barrel is thrust forward against the barrel wedge when the...

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Kansas Ed wrote:Explain the motor oil, bb thing?

Ed

Ed,

The 38 rounds were the old 158 gr swc. You can not compress a liquid. When the bullet hits something, it drives the BB into the cavity. The BB acts like a hydraulic piston forcing the oil into the bullet. The lead bulled explodes.

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I have been shooting the snot out of my Uberties with black powder loads. My open tops and Rem 58 conversions are reserved for black powder. So ... I've saved my sheckels and am going for a another pair of shooters from Long Hunter out of Hartley Texas. I got my Uberti Smoke Wagons from him and he d...

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How would one get FMJ ammo for a .444 or a 30/30? Using anything else would be a war crime. The restrictions on FMJ ammo are from the Hague Accords. It only applies only when "both" combatants are engaged in a "declared" war, and both are signatories of the accord. Obviously, Vi...

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I have a 7 1/2" and a 4" uberti both in 45 colt, and two 5 1/2 inchers in 44-40. I shoot cowboy with them. I think the major difference you will see is balance. The 5 1/2 is a bit easier to carry, the 4 inchers balance best, and the 7 1/2 inchers point better. But its all up to the owner. ...

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Having seen the results of human body coming into contact with birdshot at "home defense" close range, it's fugly effective, and less likely to traverse walls and into noncombatants than a slug. Agreed. #7 or #8 probably wont exit the house, and the next day all you need is some paper tow...

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It was a dark and snowy night. The icy snow hammered the roof tops and windows as the bleak winter wind forced every living thing to shelter. The only warmth ... the only salvation from the cruel winters night was the warm, cozy fire. Deep in the hearth, it cast its heavy shadows about the room. The...

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You obviously have a "Reticle Problem".

(ouch)

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By the way, my 73 was an old timer and the new barrel went in fine, just needed to be turned down a tiny bit for the head space.

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Does anyone know if an Uberti 1866 Yellow Boy chambered in 44-40 can be coverted to 45LC? The current barrell has a hairline crack. Long as I need to order a new barrel I'd like to go to the more common cartridge if possible. The rifle is worth it because it is otherwise in perfect condition and ha...

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Welcome to the world of frustration, confusion and sheer delight. I can only say one thing, my friend. Primers ... Primers ... primers. They're getten like hens teeth. Start looking around and try to keep at least 100 /200 squirled away. I shoot a lot of Cowboy (cowboy shooting ... not real cowboys)...

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You don't want to run anything hot through the guns mentioned, except the 94. Standard .44-40 fodder is gonna be about it. FWIW, up until 1930 or so, the .44-40 probably accounted for more deer than any other single cartridge. I agree completely with Jack. Why beat a nice gun to death? I have a pum...

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