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Hello all, can I ask a question about the Marlin 1894 CL. Did Marlin ever sell them with a synthetic stock? There was one for sale on "usedguns.com.au" that has a synthetic stock! Could this be original? Anyway I just bought it, so in a couple of weeks when I get it I will see if it looks ...

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You are all soft!

Get some Vegemite in you and toughen up.

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You had me worried - for a moment I thought you had become a politician!!!

You have my vote - that is if Australians can vote.

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Well guys this gun first posted at $250. I rang the owner and he said "no, there has been a mistake and it is $250 000." He has a story of it being made in another plant and only 15 being made before it burned down. To tell you the truth I was still in shock at the price and only half list...

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Hi Mike,
I think the barrels on 1873's are a heavier profile than 1892's.
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Hi Terry,
I have a carbine of similar vintage and it has a ladder rear sight and welded post front sight.
The ladder sight is quite close to the receiver.
Possibly the 30-30 had a ladder sight that was replaced and hence the lack of room for elevation adjustment.
Just one possability.
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The only problem I can see with that 1892 is that it is heading for your house and not mine. I would expect to see AUD 2000 plus on that gun if it turned up for sale here in Australia. In my opinion uneven wearing of the blue from receiver to barrel is normal for Winchesters. You did well - have a t...

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Nice rifles ther Mate.

I like the 30-30 Carbine best because of the family connection - you cannot put a price on that.

The 30-30 looks to have some really nice grain in the timber as well.

Thanks for the post.

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Anyone heard from Waz????

He is in Toowoomba isn't he?

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My youngest Brother still works in the Coal Mines in the Bowen Basin. His nearest town is Emerald. The underground mines are all still running but the open cuts have been flooded for weeks. The open cut mine companies are buying coal from the underground mines to meet contracts. Production has incre...

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Sorry to hear that mate.

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Hello all, My wife and I are considering heading over to the US for about 3 weeks next April / May. The plan is to be around Washington / Oregon / Montana / Wyoming area while we are there. My wife just wants to see lots of stuff, but my wishes are a little more complicated. I would like to see - A ...

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Hi Joe, Most Boomerangs that are for sale in Australia are made of ply wood and mass produced for tourists. Boomerangs made from solid wood and made by traditional methods are hard to find and very expensive. As someone already commented, you wouldn't want to throw one of those in case it broke. How...

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Thanks Nate, I will have a look at that.

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Calling on you 1892 experts for a little help. I am not sure if this has been covered before - but I just picked up an old 1892 in 32-20 and when I work the action it spits the live round out the top of the receiver at the bottom of the lever stroke. Is this an assembly problem? Would love some advi...

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I have to confess Old Ironsighs, it was full the first time I shot it with my 7mm-08.

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After watching Wind and his mate shooting the dinger at 800 yards I decide to order a set of Winds shooting sticks and see if they would work in the Southern Hemisphere. They are a quality piece of gear and I fell in love with them straight away. [attachment=0]IMG_0653 (2).jpg[/attachment] First pic...

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Hi Kevin,
Have you tried a few different projectiles?
I had a 336 of about the same vintage that would key hole Winchester 150gn hollow points, but shot Federal and PMC 150 gn soft points just fine.
It will be cheaper to do some more experimenting before you go down the road of a new barrel.
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Here is an Australian opinion. Firstly, good on you for getting your girls interested in lever action hunting! I have a few different 30-30's and only one 44mag (a Browning B92) but that 44 mag kicks a lot harder than any of my 30-30's. It has a lot to do with physics and actions having an equal and...

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Hi Carl,
That looks like a nice 06 Winchester.
I have one, but it is no where near as good a condition as the one your Dad has.
Mine shoots really well and is just a fun little rifle.
Take that one out and shoot it - you will be in LOVE.
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I just think you are getting soft.

Man up and take the recoil!

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You know, i have been looking for a 25-20 like that for about 6 years now and still do not have one. 1892 rifles with full length mags are rare in Australia, and rarer if you want a 25-20!

I am envious, but at the same time I hope you have a great time with that rifle.

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Nice rifles.

Thanks for posting the link.

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You guys are unstoppable.

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Hobie,
Only interested in Australia to Australia sales.
It seems way too complicated to try for anything more than that.
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Hello all,

Can we Australian Levergunners post adds on the classifieds?

Are there any restrictions on this?

I have a few bits to get rid of and thought some of the other Australians on this site may be interested.

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Hi Lawyer, I have a 218 Bee and I love it. It is an original 1892 that has a Sportco barrel put in. So far I have shot a pig and a couple of foxes with it and it worked well. Not sure if you could neck down 32-20 cases, those necks are thin and I think they will crumble. If you necked down 25-20 jou...

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That Legendary Frontiersman in 38-55 should have a barrel much longer than 20". I think mine is 24".

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Does that mean the sun never sets on the Leverguns forum?

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Sorry, but I just noticed the time on the forum sight is 7:22 am on Sunday the 12th and it is 10:24pm on Sunday the 12th here in Australia. I am off to bed, so you guys enjoy your Sunday. Don't forget to go to church and think of me starting work Monday morning while you are eating your Sunday lunch...

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Thanks for posting the link to some great reading Slimster. One article from fiveshot.org mentions using 44-40 rounds as small game cartridges in a 444. Anyone done this? It just does not sound right. I have also heard you can shoot 410 cartridges in a 444! I am the sort of guy who doesn't even like...

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Beautiful rifle Kirk.

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I was only 10 years old when my Dad woke me up early in the morning to tell me he had to put my first dog (Lady) down. He was upset and I was inconsolable. I remember that morning and I remember my dog and I remember my Dad who passed away a few years ago and I feel sorry for your loss. Sadly, your ...

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You Sir - are a genius.

I plan on building one of those tomorrow.

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At the risk of being banned from the forum let me come right out in the open and say "I DO NOT LIKE SLIPPERS" Now - that feels better. One comment on the effect lever guns has on people. Last week I met a foreman on a construction site. One of his boys who I knew had told him I shoot a 7mm...

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You got yourself a great old gun there.

Go and visit Wind and see how she goes at 800 yards!

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Hi, I am only going to shoot lead through these guns. Mostly 200gn. The 240gn projectiles that are made by Hawkesbury here in Australia are just a little too long to feed in the 1873 and the Colt, but give me no problems in any of my 1892's even though the OAL is about 1mm longer than standard. Than...

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Hello all, I am playing around with some of my 44-40's and was wondering what your favourite loads were for this calibre? The rifles are - original 1873 made in 1900 - original 1892 made in 1894 - original Colt lightning made in 1897 I have been using Australian ADI powders, but I can buy Alliant an...

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That is a great old rifle.

Is the barrel shorter than 20 inch, or is it the short mag tube that makes it look that way?

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Well boys there are some true Varmint rifles.

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Some details in this story have obviously been changed to protect the identity of the gunsmith who still has not finished making barrel bands for my old Marlin 30WCF.

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OJ, PM sent.

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Hi Tristan,

I cannot cut the barrel shorter because Australian Gun Laws only allow a 16" barrel as minimum. Any shorter and I would be in trouble. I think there would be a lot of trouble getting the mag tube right if you cut one down as well.

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Hi OJ, Nice new 30-30 you have there. I just picked up my Buffalo Bill and am trying to work out what sights to put on it. Did not want to hi jack your thread so started one of my own regarding the sights. I would appreciate your comments if you have time. What front sight are you running on the Buf...

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Hi all, Just picked up my NIB Buffalo Bill rifle and need some advise on sights to put on it. I want to fit a Lyman 66 receiver sight (or a Williams FP I guess) and a globe type front sight. Can anyone give me a tip on the front sight height? (say that three times quickly) The Lyman 17a comes in .40...

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All I can say is @#**%@!!!!!!!

I could not even imagine something like that in any Sydney suburb.

I to am a sinner and would work out a way to grass one of those big boys if they walked into my back yard.

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I just want to sat that everywhere I have been in the world Fosters is portrayed as the great Australian beer, BUT very few people in Australia drink it, in fact I will nominate it as the worst beer. Try Coopers or James Bougs or Cascade, but DO NOT drink FOSTERS!!!!! Good marketing does not equal g...

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Cannot wait to see his present.

That boy looks determined to do good.

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I love your work!

What a pair.

I have never seen an 1873 in 38-40 for sale in Australia.

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Got up yesterday and packed up four old levers for a stint at the range. Drove down and found a heap of guys yelling "Pull" and little orange disks flying through the air. Apparently on the first Saturday after the first full moon after the winter equinox in the Southern Hemisphere the ske...

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