Nice Upgrade for The Shootists Marlin

[JimT]

I replaced the cross-safety with a Saddle Ring.
THANK YOU Scott Tschirhart!

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[Bill in Oregon]

And another lovely Skinner sight.

[Scott Tschirhart]

My pleasure old friend.

[Steve in MO]

Outstanding addition, Jim!

[Ysabel Kid]

Looks great!!!

[needsmostuff]

Cool,,, Now tie a strip of latigo on the ring to keep it from rattling around.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Cool,,, Now tie a strip of latigo on the ring to keep it from rattling around.

I’ve never noticed any rattling. When in the scabbard I run a leather thong through the ring with a slip knot so I don’t leave anything in the ring.

[JimT]

I never noticed any rattle from the saddle ring on my '94 Trapper .30-30 either.

[Scott Tschirhart]

I never noticed any rattle from the saddle ring on my '94 Trapper .30-30 either.

Same here. And I’ve carried this gun everywhere for more than 40 years.

[4t5]

I assume the saddle ring is more nostalgia nowadays , as most of us don’t have a horse, well at least I don’t.
Is there another benefit to one ?

[JimT]

Benefits:
1 - It does away with the cross-bolt safety.
2.- It replaces the cross-bolt safety.
3.- It removes all traces of the cross-bolt safety.
4.- See #1 and following.

[jkbrea]

Did you have to get a taller front sight when you put the Skinner sights on?

[JimT]

Did you have to get a taller front sight when you put the Skinner sights on?

It came with the Skinner sights.
I haven't done anything to the sights other than move the rear sight some to get it hitting center.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Benefits:
1 - It does away with the cross-bolt safety.
2.- It replaces the cross-bolt safety.
3.- It removes all traces of the cross-bolt safety.
4.- See #1 and following.

The cross bolt safety is not safe in my opinion. I’ve done this with all my Marlins that were equipped with cross bolt safeties.

[JimT]

Benefits:
1 - It does away with the cross-bolt safety.
2.- It replaces the cross-bolt safety.
3.- It removes all traces of the cross-bolt safety.
4.- See #1 and following.

The cross bolt safety is not safe in my opinion. I’ve done this with all my Marlins that were equipped with cross bolt safeties.

If you are hunting dangerous game or using the gun for self-defense, it could get you hurt or worse.

[4t5]

[samsi]

Benefits:
1 - It does away with the cross-bolt safety.
2.- It replaces the cross-bolt safety.
3.- It removes all traces of the cross-bolt safety.
4.- See #1 and following.

The cross bolt safety is not safe in my opinion. I’ve done this with all my Marlins that were equipped with cross bolt safeties.

Is there some sort of kit available or is this a DIY thing?

[samsi]

I assume the saddle ring is more nostalgia nowadays , as most of us don’t have a horse, well at least I don’t.
Is there another benefit to one ?

You can use a cavalry sling as shown in this old thread. I've meant to make one up forever and still haven't.

https://levergunscommunity.org/viewtopic.php?t=34578

[JimT]

Is there some sort of kit available or is this a DIY thing?

https://beartoothmercantile.com/saddle- ... ty-delete/

[High Desert Hunter]

Pure class!

[Scott Tschirhart]

This is a very clean way to fix the safety.

[Scott Tschirhart]

I assume the saddle ring is more nostalgia nowadays , as most of us don’t have a horse, well at least I don’t.
Is there another benefit to one ?

Benefits:

1 you get rid of the cross bolt that will be in the wrong position when you need the rifle.
2. A saddle scabbard is just as useful on a 4 wheeler or in a Jeep as it is on a horse. When I’m on the border, my leverguns ins strapped to the back of my passenger seat in the pickup. When I’m on the tractor, the rifle stays strapped and with a thong through the ring.
3. With a thong or a loop of parachute cord, you can hang the gun on the wall on a nail and it is still readily available.
4. It just has way these guns are supposed to be made.

[JOG]

Looks much better without the unnecessary push button safety!
I replaced the safety on my Marlin Cowboy.
My other Marlins are pre safety.
Johnny

[Scott Tschirhart]

I’m at about 500 rounds through my 40th anniversary Ruger/Marlin and I can’t find any fault with it.

I have it sighted to hit at the top of the bead at 25 yards and it hits the middle of the bead out at 70 yards. Hold up on the top third of the plate and you don’t miss an 8 inch plate at 100 yards.

This is with a 255 gr bullet over 7.2 gr of 231. Not a barn burner but quite useful.

Now it rides in the truck all the time.

[samsi]

Is there some sort of kit available or is this a DIY thing?

https://beartoothmercantile.com/saddle- ... ty-delete/

Neat, thanks Jim. I guessing that is the up/down orientation, not the fore/aft option?

[JimT]

Neat, thanks Jim. I guessing that is the up/down orientation, not the fore/aft option?

You can turn it any way you want it. But if you want it tight so it doesn't move you have to install it with the set screw and ball so it locks into the detent. I've never seen one on a levergun that moved fore and aft, though I am sure some changed theirs to that.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Is there some sort of kit available or is this a DIY thing?

https://beartoothmercantile.com/saddle- ... ty-delete/

Neat, thanks Jim. I guessing that is the up/down orientation, not the fore/aft option?

You can buy it either way. But I believe both of ours are up and down as that was all that was available when I ordered them.

[JimT]

I wasn't aware of the option either. But like I said, I have never seen one mounted with fore and aft positioning on any of the old guns. I am sure some folk did it. We all have our personal needs and preferences.