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marlinman93

I'm positive it's been cut. The measurement from end of muzzle to center of the sight dovetail is always almost exactly 1". This gun's front sight dovetail is too close to the crown. Additionall, the mag tube dovetails never line up with front sight dovetails, as that would really weaken the ba...

marlinman93

Have you contacted RCBS? I bet you'd be surprised what they do!

marlinman93

I can only second what Ken said. I use nothing but smokeless in my old Marlins and Ballards, but with loads in low velocity-low pressure ranges and cast bullets. There was no metallurgy, other than seat of the pants experience back then, but that was very good. These old guns probably haven't seen b...

marlinman93

The 1888 Marlin looks very much like the later 1892 Winchester. I've often had someone ask me why I have a 1892 Win. on my table when I display my 1888. Of course it's always someone who's not a bigtime Win. or Marlin fan that asks that question. The 1888 was not offered in .25-20, and the 1889 only...

marlinman93

Now I've seen it all! Guess that's a real time saver if you chop the barrel and don't want to have another dovetail cut!

marlinman93

Here's the whole Ballard family together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/9ballards.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/ballards4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/ballards5.jpg Top to bottom: #4 Perfection .45-70, 34" heavy half octagon, ear...

marlinman93

Yes I think th newer carriers seem a bit more meaty, but the rest of the parts seem about right. I've installed newer breechbolts into old guns that were missing them, and they work great. Of course the caliber is specific, so a .38-40 or .44-40 will need to use a newer .44 breechbolt, and the small...

marlinman93

Sorry, I've got three of them in pistol grip; two originals, and one new semi inletted, but no straight grips.

marlinman93

Thanks guys!-Vall

marlinman93

Hi Joe, Lots of parts interchange between the two, but the new ones having a coil spring, vs. flat mainspring make the mainsprings and hammer not interchangeable. The screws will interchange, plus the bolt assembly, and carrier. Lower trigger plates will need to be d7t for the mainspring to go old, ...

marlinman93

Straight or pistol grip? New semi inletted, or used?

marlinman93

That's a wonderful testimony in today's world! Service like that deserves to be shared!

marlinman93

I've only been to one, since they are usually too far away, but it was the best gun related experience I've ever had! Truly something everyone who loves firearms and shooting should see if they can!

marlinman93

Got a very nice #3 Ballard today. Actually got it a couple weeks ago, but it arrived today! The #3 Ballards were made in .22 short, long, LR, and .25 Stevens RF. This one is a .25 Stevens, so it wont see much shooting time, as ammo is tough to find! Anyway it's been very well cared for, and has the ...

marlinman93

Any word as to when the site might return?

marlinman93

Griff wrote:
marlinman93 wrote:Registrations only happen once...
Ask the Russians and Germans what happens right after.

That's why they only happen once!

marlinman93

The softer the better Griff, as it will harden when heated to weld. I use coat hanger with good results, but mild steel with a TIG works well.
If you're gping to use rod as in a stick welder, I'd advise rethinking it. Best to TIG weld it.-Vall

marlinman93

No way!!!! There's already too much competition there. I pass by there often when going to one of my clients, and I never do so without stopping. He sold a mint 71 Winchester just before I bought this 336. It went for $1100. I've probably bought a dozen guns from him over the last 5-6 years. All gre...

marlinman93

Last week this same dealer had a mint 1967 336 Texan in .30-30, and I called my buddy who bought it for the same $219 price! He had both guns tagged as "336 Marlin" with no reference to the ADL or T suffixes. I don't think he knows collectable Marlins.

marlinman93

I agree OI! I've got a real story to tell that saved my wife and I, but I wont tell it to ABC without knowing Stossell would have such control.

marlinman93

Nice looking gun! The case colors look like the genuine article too! Did you order this one new, or find a deal somewhere on this one? Sure looks like new!

marlinman93

Picked up this 336A-DL Sat. on the way home from the gun club. It's a .30-30 from 1951, and dealer let me have it for $219 out the door! It's the first 336A-DL I've seen for sale around these parts.

marlinman93

Dang, those are beautiful guns, Vall. When's your next Redding show? I probably won't make Reno this time 'cause I'll be travelling across NV the following Thursday and can't afford the fuel for two trips over the hill. In no time we'll be forkin' over 4 bucks per gallon, so we're seriously cuttin'...

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Yea, and these pictures don't irritate the wives when they see us drooling at them! :shock: :wink: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/sss1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/DSCF1013.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/deluxerifles1.jpg http://img.pho...

marlinman93

I just wonder why they can't remember what the gun owners in Pennsylvania registered the year before? Seems like more of a tax than a registration. Registrations only happen once, not over again each year!

marlinman93

I know she's in good hands, and I will pray for those left behind. Condolences and prayers Ji!

marlinman93

Here's my opinion. I'd leave the metal as is. Just put the filler screws in. I'd send the new and old stocks to a good checkerer and have them duplicate the original pattern from the old stocks on the new ones. (first make sure they fit well!) Then I'd put it together and just enjoy it as-is. If I d...

marlinman93

Gun Porn!!!!!!!!!!! I like it!!!!!!!!!!

marlinman93

Saloon slug wrote:I think 20cows is right it should have read "more, perfectly legal". Good for him for standing up for having his name being used without consent.

I certainly hope you're right, as a comma would change the whole gist of his letter.

marlinman93

Hi Ken! Glad you made it here!-Vall

marlinman93

I'm patiently waiting!

But sure do miss the regular forum!

marlinman93

Guess I'd just copy it at their site as they suggested.

marlinman93

Go here and ask them to send you a manual:
http://www.iabarms.com/new.html

marlinman93

Hey that's cheatin Griff! Only one of those is in .25-35!

marlinman93

I personally think he's trying, but still doesn't get it! Read this paragraph closely, and see if it strikes you the same way it struck me.

"HR 1022, would renew the ban on so-called â€œassault weapons,â€

marlinman93

An 1893 Marlin with PG frame would be my basis. Then I'd add a 30" full octagon barrel, with full magazine, XXXX wood, with F checkering, and 5-3 engraving. Ballard midrange tang sight, and windage adj. globe front sight.

marlinman93

Well I guess it's obvious, but I sure like those 1893/93 Marlins!

marlinman93

Nice buck! Congratulations to Mrs. 86er!

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