I received my NEW 1894CL from Marlin today
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I received my NEW 1894CL from Marlin today
To recap the whole story.....
Bought an 1894CL in June, first time out it wouldn't function and the fit/finish was sub par, sent it back, Marlin rebuilt it and sent it back to me, it functioned fine for the first 15-16 rounds, sent it back to Marlin, Marlin couldn't guarantee 100% trouble free functioning, so they scrapped the rifle and selected/tested, for function and accuracy, a new one before sending it out. This one has a 2006 serial number and so far I'm impressed. I'll see the accuracy tomorrow.
You don't need to see the rest. The fit/finish/cycling/trigger are just as nice as the wood. I'll be mounting an FP and Sourdough tonight.
Bought an 1894CL in June, first time out it wouldn't function and the fit/finish was sub par, sent it back, Marlin rebuilt it and sent it back to me, it functioned fine for the first 15-16 rounds, sent it back to Marlin, Marlin couldn't guarantee 100% trouble free functioning, so they scrapped the rifle and selected/tested, for function and accuracy, a new one before sending it out. This one has a 2006 serial number and so far I'm impressed. I'll see the accuracy tomorrow.
You don't need to see the rest. The fit/finish/cycling/trigger are just as nice as the wood. I'll be mounting an FP and Sourdough tonight.
They're no longer made by Marbles, but Brownells still has some. It gives you a flat "post" instead of a "bead" for a front sight.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ ... urdough&s=
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ ... urdough&s=
The original "Sourdough Patridge" front sight was made by Redfield, and was a dovetail-type flat blade, about 3/16" thick, in various heights with a squared-off top that had the top rear corner cut at a 45-degree angle to the shooter & inlaid with a small square brass face/bead.
A very rugged, easy to see/use iron sight.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ ... urdough&s=
A very rugged, easy to see/use iron sight.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ ... urdough&s=
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I took it to the range yesterday and even though it was windy I was still very impressed. The Williams FP and Sourdough sight were on target, in about 6 shots. I had 3 loads set up. 9.0, 9.2, and 9.5 gr of 2400 under a 115gr Laser Cast. The groups tightened up as the velocity increased. I just need to go back, on a calm day, and get my 50m and 100m zero.
Congrats and sounds good. Keep us updated if you don't mind.
John
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Family, blue steel & wood, hot biscuits, and fresh coffee.
Luke 22:36 Romans 12:17-21 Ephesians 4:26-32
"Life brings sorrow and joy alike. It is what a man does with them - not what they do to him - that is the true test of his mettle." T. Roosevelt