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Did a little reshaping on the stock and forearm today to get rid of the geometric shapes on the PG area, and forearm tip. Couldn't go much further, and not have it looked messed up, but it did improve the looks a lot. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/DSCF4951.jpg Took some off the bo...

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Every old gun I own got completely disassembled for cleaning and inspection when I first bought them. I make a habit of giving them a good internal cleaning, and lubricate the friction points. On the outside I'm very careful to not over clean an old gun, as I want to retain the gun's look, unless it...

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Jim Goergen is in Mn., but I'd expect he may attend the Pa. show also.

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Got my adapter sanded and all the cast finish removed. Then took a look at the buttplate. Oh my goodness! Someone really was rough with it, and appears to have left file marks, vise marks, and all sorts of damage on the finish. Some of it very deep, but at least the deepest marks are in areas with l...

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Marlinman....I bet YOU cut the vacation short just to hurry up and get home to play with your new toys. We are all the same. :D There's a big time single shot dealer that I see and bs with at the Allentown Ag. Hall show. Can't remember his name but I'm sure you probably know him or of him. The guy ...

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Nice ! Okay so if you don't want Stevens anymore you need a Ballard Pope barreled Schuetzen :wink: Yes, I do indeed "need" a Pope barreled Ballard! I looked at two for sale at Denver, but considering the prices were equal to what I gave for two or three of the guns I purchased, I decided ...

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Thanks Marlinman! Dang! I wish there were more guys like that here in the East. It's rare that I encounter another guy like me who shoots the originals. If they have them, they are afraid to "lose value".----6 I agree! I don't understand the mentality that makes guys not want to shoot a g...

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The Marlin lever actions are so much simpler that you'll be amazed at how few parts are involved in them! I used to collect 1894 Winchesters, and got an 1893 Marlin takedown in a trade deal. Once I took it apart to see if it was OK inside, I quickly found a very simple action. I immediately sold off...

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Almost hate to reply, for fear my post count might create some monster! ;) But really it's about how much time many people waste each day on ANY computer forum! As I get older, I have begun to think about every wasted hour or day, and spending even a couple hours a day throwing the time away is prec...

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Unless you have nothing better to do, don't get a FB account Joe. Just another way to waste time on a computer when you could be out enjoying life!

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They pretty much disassemble like a new Marlin 1894, except for the flat mainspring. Once I remove the buttstock, I push down on the mainspring, and push it to the left, so the tension is relieved. Sometimes the mainspring screw might be too tight, so may have to go in at an angle to back it off sli...

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The info you have on numbers for certain barrel lengths is what I would have at home. I don't have a breakdown of calibers or barrel weight for certain models, so can't add to what you already found out. A letter from Cody might confirm the barrel length and mag tube length, but only if your 1881's ...

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Sixcun, Do you mean quantity of production on 1881 Marlins? Or on that configuration? From what I've read the guesstimate is around 20,000 guns made in the model 1881. A 30" barrel is pretty rare, and surprising it has a 28" mag tube? Usually the mag tube matched the barrel length, except ...

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No, that's not an engraved gun. Only had two engraved guns. A 1898 Shotgun in C grade, and an 1893 engraved. The 1893 wasn't a takedown. Had lots of unique features, but solid frame.

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The case did have a Marlin logo in the inside lid! I copied it from a period Marlin catalog inside page!
The gun and two barrels sold for $2800.

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Yep. :mrgreen: Thanks for reposting, saving that one. By far the coolest guns I've ever seen. Remind me again what the chamberings are? The two barrels were .30-30 and .32 Win. Spl. Both half octagon, with one 2" over std. 28", and one 2" under std. at 24". When I sold that set,...

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Well, I'm just glad I was able to view some of them, I think my favorite was a takedown set with barrels in two different cartridges. Wish now I had paid more attention to them. If I ever get to collector status a matched pair of Marlin takedowns like that would be #1 on the list. This set? http://...

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Bill in Oregon wrote:Soooooo, how did the barbecued backstrap taste?

Had my pocket knife out, but wife wanted to get to traveling again; so had to leave before the BBQ!

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When I saw who was posting pics of a project gun in the title, I had to look. I was not disappointed. Well, maybe a little, they weren't old Marlin take downs, my favorite levers, but still very cool MM. Thanks for sharing. I've sold all of my early Marlin lever actions over the last 6 years also. ...

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First post here. Very nice rifles but I have to ask what are those painful looking devices on the end of the buttstocks in place of a recoil pad? http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/Smilies/howdy.gif and Welcome to THE Forum. Val, I'm been jonesin' for a Hi-Wall in 32-40... a shooter, not...

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That's what we thought too! I guess the elk liked the name also!

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Now you need a Stevens Pope 44 1/2 in 32-40 or 28-30 :wink: Nah. I just sold two Stevens Schuetzen rifles at the same show. An engraved Walnut Hill on the 44 frame in .22LR, and another 52 on the 44 1/2 frame in .25-21. Both extremely nice guns, but I'm gradually weeding out all my Winchester and S...

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Driving the scenic Coast Hwy 101 on the way to our daughter's house today. My wife yells stop!!! And I see a sign that reads, "Elk Meadow Cabins". Sitting in the lawn near the cabins was this crowd! Close enough to pet them, but we refrained from getting touchy feely! Just taking their mid...

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Wow! :shock: Those are beauties, and great pictures too! Please be sure to keep us updated on your progress with that Schoyen. You are the perfect caretaker, one who truly appreciates vintage single shot rifles, and I look forward to seeing pictures of the Schoyen after you finish the restoration. ...

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Wow congrats I like all three ! But if I had been you and could only have one I think that Schoyen Schuetzen woulda been the one ! To my surprise the Schoyen was the cheapest of the 3 guns, and less than half the price of the other two! I have another Schoyen in .38-55, and resisted buying this one...

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First post here. Very nice rifles but I have to ask what are those painful looking devices on the end of the buttstocks in place of a recoil pad? Those are referred to as "Swiss buttplates", and were used on all offhand rifles. Schuetzen competition required a shooter to fire his shots of...

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What is this part...??? Part.jpg That is a neat old Belding & Mull powder measure. The operating handle is not on it, as it would stick straight up. The handle is in one of the two storage compartments, along with bullets, Ideal "cookie cutter" for cutting bullets out of mold cake, an...

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Picked up a few more old single shot rifles at the Denver gun show last month. Two needed no work, and are perfect as they are! A Remington Hepburn Match B rifle in .32-40, with 34" barrel!: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/DSCF4898.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/mar...

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Not a Winchester, but I owned an early 1895 Marlin takedown in .33 Winchester, and never had any accuracy issues with it. I loaded only smokeless powder, but with both cast lead and jacketed bullets. Both gave me very satisfactory accuracy.

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Great looking Sharps! I've never shot paper cartridges, or much percussion. Seems a much easier route than a muzzleloader!

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Congratulations! That was a very generous gift from your friend!

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Those are what a foundry would buy to melt down. They then could be used for cast aluminum parts, or go to a sheet mill to roll out into aluminum sheet of all gauges. Maybe even aluminum foil.

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I'm in the same scenario as Sixgun. I started casting to allow me to shoot more, as I had a great source of lead, but not much money to buy bullets. Now I look at my milk crate full of molds and wonder how it went so out of control! I still use a small selection of jacketed bullets, but not much sel...

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I go to my local BiMart and buy the Exide batteries. $79 for an 84 month battery. All four of our vehicles have them in them.

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What size is the bore? I converted one a few years back but the owner had to use un-sized .308 lead bullets because the bore was .309. I believe at some point Marlin changed the bore size on the .32 Long 1891/1892 rifles. Early bores were larger .311"-.312" to match the .32 Long Ballard c...

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Stevens was sued by Marlin back when the High Power rifles came out. If I remember correctly they settled out of court back then.

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JC Whitney pinstriping tool. Had one when I was in high school, and they didn't work at all.

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Been retired 6 years this fall, and not sure how I ever found time for a job? I sure couldn't fit one in now!

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I couldn't agree more Blaine! As a veteran I understand the difference between Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. But I feel any opportunity to show respect for veterans past or present should be taken. In this screwed up world where many people mourn the passing of all sorts of celebrities who died, o...

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Cabelas is all over the place on pricing! Usually way too expensive, but on occasion I've found some silly low prices. But after taking over 2 hours to pay for 3 antique Marlins there, it will have to be one heck of a bargain for me to ever go back again!

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Really nice gun, and everyone knows how good the Shiloh quality is!

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I haven't even dropped a line in the water this year! I need to get out ASAP!

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We will be spending the day at the local VFW Hall Sunday. They have a great car show they put on every Memorial Day weekend, and we never miss it. Always good to spend the day with like minded folks there!

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Beautiful Savage 99, and my favorite caliber for the model!

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Night sights on a lever gun just ain't right.

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Unique, Red Dot, Green Dot, all work well for me!

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If it was just me alone, my dream home would be a 40'x60' (or larger) metal building, with a large camp trailer parked in one end. I'm more interested in the shop part for working on cars and guns, and all I need for living space is a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. But I mentioned it to my wife onc...

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I know almost nothing about computers, so when I needed a new laptop I went over to Best Buy and looked at name brand laptops, and just got the cheapest name brand on sale. I think I paid about $300-$350 for my HP, and it's been a great laptop.

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You're only other options are a USPS money order - and the postal service isn't exactly gun friendly in case any one has forgotten Really ................... USPS has been very friendly for me, for mailing long guns - especially after the 1st time I get any pushback. If I get any pushback, I just s...

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Jnyork, I remember coming home on leave from USAF in 1969, and proudly walking through the airport in my uniform. I was approached by a lovely young lady, and I wondered why she was approaching me, since I'd never seen here before. She proceeded to tell me how horrible I was and why I shouldn't be s...

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