WooHoo! (just picked up new guns)

jfwlb · Post by **jfwlb** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:51 pm

I just picked up some new members of my lever family today and just wanted to show off.

I know My meager collection is paltry compared to almost everybody else's, but just had to share.

The top one is a Win 94 trapper in .44 mag, then a 336 in 30-30, then an 1895GS, and then what I picked up today; a Uberti 1873 in 45LC and a Uberti cattleman in .45LC! I think I am coming down with the SASS bug and it's starting to hit me pretty hard. I also picked up a sxs 12G but didn't take pics of that.

The '94, the 1895, and the Ubertis' are unfired. The 336 I picked up used from the last gunshow and looks to be in very good condition. Now I just have to find the time to get to the range and see what these babies can do! Enjoy!

Sorry for the bad pics, I am definitely not a good photographer!
Quick question; I read recently about the correct way to use the SAA without making turning rings. I suck at searching. If anybody can post a link to that post or explain it to me, that would be great.
2nd post, WooHoo!

John

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:03 am

Looks sweet to me!

As for the SAA question, I don't have the link, but I know part of the problem is spinning the cylinder and stopping it by pulling the hammer back the whole way. Looks and sounds cool - but scratches the stuff out of the cylinder.

Rimfire McNutjob · Post by **Rimfire McNutjob** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:14 am

Nice group. That '73 has a rich look to the finish ... a fine acquisition I'd say.

Jeeps · Post by **Jeeps** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:28 am

That '73 is really good lookin'

No such thing as paltry as long as there is a lever on the scene.

Out of my 11 long guns only two are levers, I need to catch up bad.

claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:35 am

Very nice! Nothing meager or paltry about that group. Thanks for the pictures and I hope you post a range report!

jfwlb · Post by **jfwlb** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:55 am

Thanks guys(and girls?)

the pics don't do the 73 justice, a really nice finish. I will try to get a range report to you as son as possible.

John

Greg807 · Post by **Greg807** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:34 am

Compliments of JOE... Posted on THR 5-27-05 by J Miller
(Edited and updated 11-17-06)

How to load single action revolvers.

To properly load an OLD STYLE single action revolver, (This includes all unconverted Old Model Rugers, Colts, Colt copies, Remington originals and copies, Great Westerns, Interarms Virginian Dragoons, and many others):
>Pull hammer to half cock.
>Open loading gate.
>Rotate cylinder to load or unload; LOAD one (1), SKIP one (1), LOAD four (4).
>Close loading gate
>Leaving the cylinder in this position, in other words do not turn it, pull the hammer all the way back to full cock and then with your thumb holding the hammer back, pull the trigger and gently lower the hammer to rest.
The hammer will then be resting over an empty chamber.
>Never, ever lower the hammer from the half cock position. Always bring it all the way back to full cock before lowering it back down. When you lower the hammer from half cock, the bolt rises up between the notches and it is a surefire way to ring the cylinder of your revolver.

Doing this will also index the cylinder so that the cylinder latch (bolt) does not drag on the cylinder as it rotates. If for some reason you have to interrupt your loading sequence, or lower the hammer at the wrong time, DO NOT TURN the cylinder as the bolt has risen up and is pressing against it. Turing the cylinder at this time will cause drag marks. To get the cylinder back to it's locked position without creating a drag mark, simply pull the hammer back to full cock and lower it. This will put everything back in sequence.

To demonstrate this for those not familiar with how to handle the old type SA revolvers, I will follow the above directions and then point the gun at a target and pull the trigger. IF I followed the directions all you will hear is a dull thwack. If it fires, I did something wrong. Most of the time the neophytes jump out of their boots when the hammer goes thwack.

To load or unload a New Model Ruger:
>Flip open the loading gate.
>Load or unload the cylinder.
>Gently hold the cylinder back against the pawl (hand) and close the loading gate.
Holding the cylinder against the pawl greatly reduces the drag marks caused by the cylinder latch.

To load or unload a New Model Bearcat or a converted Old Model Ruger SA:
>Pull hammer to half cock.
>Open loading gate.
(If you want to load five:)
>Rotate cylinder to load or unload; LOAD one (1), SKIP one (1), LOAD four (4).
>Close loading gate
>Leaving the cylinder in this position, in other words do not turn it, pull the hammer all the way back to full cock and then with your thumb holding the hammer back, pull the trigger and gently lower the hammer to rest.
The hammer will then be resting over an empty chamber.
(If you want to load six:)
>Rotate cylinder to load or unload.
>Pull the hammer all the way back to full cock and then with your thumb holding the hammer back, pull the trigger and gently lower the hammer to rest. After the hammer passes the half cock notch you can release the trigger and the transfer bar will drop away from the firing pin.

bsaride · Post by **bsaride** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:43 am

John,

Didn't check the list, but noticed you are here in SoCal.
Hope you can bring those purty guns to the shoot next month!
(check the stickies if you don't know what I'm talking about)

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:52 am

I love that Uberti.

Post by **Hobie** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:59 am

No collection is "paltry", it is a free expression of personal taste.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:11 am

That '73 is on my list too. Let us know how she shoots.

Very nice stuff.

Thanks to these guys my bolts and auto guns have been slowly dissapearing to make room for more levers.

It's an addiction!

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:15 am

For all recent acquisitions, that's pretty much an "instant" collection with a good representation of makers and configurations. $$$ well spent, IMO; very nice pieces.

Congratulations, and well done!

Noah

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:20 am

That 336 isn't just a 336. Straight grip, round finger lever, saddle ring... is it a 336T ? Just guessing here, but still curious..,

Grizz

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:20 am

No need to say a word about your small collection, or your your photography. I'm impressed, real quality stuff you have there, congratulations.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:15 am

Hey John, nice group of lever guns. Some day I want one of those Uberi 73s.
Am I seeing right, the straight gripped 336 looks like the forearm doesn't match the stock. Nice carbine either way.

I was going to post my single action instructions, but Greg807 beat me to it.

When you read my instructions it's best to read through them first, then do it again with the gun in your hands.

Joe

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:50 pm

very nice and i wish you luck with your collection. post range reports and pics of the results when you get a chance.

jfwlb · Post by **jfwlb** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:59 pm

Thanks, guys for all the compliments!

Up until Jan. All I had was the '94, and then the bug hit hard! I've had the trapper for over ten years and still haven't shot her, but that will change real soon.

Thanks greg807 for finding that for me! I saved it so I don't forget again.

bsaride- Unfortunately, I have to work that weekend or I would be there. I will be shooting that weekend, but with an M16, not leverguns.

j miller- Not sure what you mean about the forearm, as I am kind of new to the Marlins, could you please explain? Although the man I bought it from did say he replaced the stock. The grain on the forearm is a little different than the stock, is that what you are seeing? I don't know if the original owner replaced just the stock or both. And thanks for the SAA explanation.

grizz- The barrel reads 336-r.c., the saddle ring and the trigger are gold plated, and there is a small lever attached to the hammer marked with a JM in a circle. Like I said, I am a newbie when it comes to Marlins so I don't know what all this means. Any help? The serial is ac17xxx so I think it was made around 1965?

Thanks again for all the replies, and just like to say that this is a great site with a lot of helpful and knowledgeable people!

John

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:12 pm

Good for you, keep us posted on your progress. Love the 73.
The SAA drill was good reading

jbm1968 · Post by **jbm1968** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:04 pm

Nothing Meager about your collection! It looks great to me. Thanks for posting the pictures!

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:34 pm

j miller- Not sure what you mean about the forearm, as I am kind of new to the Marlins, could you please explain? Although the man I bought it from did say he replaced the stock. The grain on the forearm is a little different than the stock, is that what you are seeing? I don't know if the original owner replaced just the stock or both. And thanks for the SAA explanation.

Yep that's what I saw. The forearm is smooth and the butt stock is checkered. They both should be smooth or both should be checkered.
The seller having replaced the stock explained it.
Your welcome about the SA instructions.

Joe

Leverdude · Post by **Leverdude** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:42 pm

Nice bunch of guns!

Joes correct. The buttstock on that 336 should NOT be checkered. Its no big deal but if it bugs you just keep your eyes peeled for any modern straight grip Marlin buttstock, they should all fit.

its either a Maurauder or a texan.

Swampman · Post by **Swampman** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:22 pm

I like the Marlins esp the 336T.

jfwlb · Post by **jfwlb** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:50 pm

Thanks for the explanations, Joe and leverguns, I didn't even notice about the checkering until you mentioned it. I do recall now that the seller did say something about the checkered stock when I bought it, but I didn't understand what he was talking about. Now I do.

Thanks,
John

1886 · Post by **1886** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:33 pm

The 336 looks like an RC. I have the very same rifle. It is one one of my favorites. The SRC models are very sharp. The hammer spur sounds period. The stock was replaced and may have come off of a CB model. Sharp collection. Regards. 1886.

WooHoo! (just picked up new guns)

WooHoo! (just picked up new guns)

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