Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
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Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
I sent it to JES Rifle Reboring ( http://www.35caliber.com/ ) just over two weeks ago. Got it back this morning. Amazing fast service considering it had to go from Massachusetts to Oregon and back!
It is an old 1893 Marlin that I picked up for $435. The rebore and rifling, from 30-30 to 38-55 was $225 including shipping back to me.
I opted for the three groove rifling as I had heard excellent reports about it. Although 6 and 8 groove are offered.
I loaded up twenty cartridges and headed to the range. (9g of Unique under a Lee cast 265g bullet with SPG lube )
First group was five shots in four holes at 50 yds with iron barrel mounted sights!
The next four groups were actually better but I didn't remember to photograph them. One group was three holes (three bullets into one hole and two others close by ) under a half dollar in size!
To say I'm ecstatic would be an understatement.
I'm sending a 1978 Winchester Model 94 out tomorrow AM for the same services
It is an old 1893 Marlin that I picked up for $435. The rebore and rifling, from 30-30 to 38-55 was $225 including shipping back to me.
I opted for the three groove rifling as I had heard excellent reports about it. Although 6 and 8 groove are offered.
I loaded up twenty cartridges and headed to the range. (9g of Unique under a Lee cast 265g bullet with SPG lube )
First group was five shots in four holes at 50 yds with iron barrel mounted sights!
The next four groups were actually better but I didn't remember to photograph them. One group was three holes (three bullets into one hole and two others close by ) under a half dollar in size!
To say I'm ecstatic would be an understatement.
I'm sending a 1978 Winchester Model 94 out tomorrow AM for the same services
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
Wow, congrats.
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
Roy, I'd be tickled as well. Way to go getting a fine old Marlin back in the traces. The .38-55 is a wonderful old cartridge.Steve Garbe used a .38-55 loaded with black powder and a cast bullet to kill his elk a few years back.
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Thats real nice. Bet that load kicks like a baby bunny and will penetrate lenghtwise thru an elk. Jesse just keeps doing good and fast turnarounds. I always hear good compliments 'bout im
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
She's a beauty, and what a deal! Great investment on a great shooter. Enough time left of your deer season to get her out into the field?
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
What else beside a re-bore would a 336 in 30 wcf need to be a 38-55?I'm sending a 1978 Winchester Model 94 out tomorrow AM for the same services
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
That is a really nice looking gun and it is shooting great! Congrats on a winner
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
BlaineG ,Just the re bore. all else should be just fine.
My Marlin 336 Cowboy .38-55 shoots just like that pictured with a 250 gr. cast bullet over 14-15 gr. 2400 .
I would not hesitate to take it hunting at close to medium ranges.
My Marlin 336 Cowboy .38-55 shoots just like that pictured with a 250 gr. cast bullet over 14-15 gr. 2400 .
I would not hesitate to take it hunting at close to medium ranges.
Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
Very nice !
But now you need to find another 1893 with a sewer pipe barrel and reline it to 32-40
But now you need to find another 1893 with a sewer pipe barrel and reline it to 32-40
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
i'll see that WOW and raise you another...WOW...thanks for sharing... :)Old Savage wrote:Wow, congrats.
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
Nothing......It should feed fine and eject fine. I did zero to this rifle and it feeds and ejects perfectly.What else beside a re-bore would a 336 in 30 wcf need to be a 38-55?
I relined an old Winchester 1873 with a 38-40 liner. You can read all about it on my web site... www.rvbprecision.com
I also have a Marlin 1889, Winchester 1866, Winchester 1892, another 1873 and a few SAA revolvers all in 38-40..........A great cartridge for both black powder and smokeless
Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
nice
careful what you wish for, you might just get it.
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
Makes Me feel better about My Marlin Safety,but it would be a reline as it is already 38-55. There is one at a local Pawn shop for $500.
How does Jes address the caliber stamp ?
Perry
How does Jes address the caliber stamp ?
Perry
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Well WOW, great rifle, and it comes back to shoot like that!
let us know on the 94 when it gets back
ollogger
let us know on the 94 when it gets back
ollogger
Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
SWEET!
I have been very pleased with my Win 94 rebore. It's been several years now and I am still just as tickled as when I first got it back.
I have been very pleased with my Win 94 rebore. It's been several years now and I am still just as tickled as when I first got it back.
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
Excellent! That was amazing turn around time and, by the looks of your groups, amazing quality job of re-boring. Now you have a classic looking Marlin that is a real tack driver.
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
That's impressive! I have just about talked myself into sending him my 94 Classic for a 38-55 rebore. Is your chamber for the long brass?
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He will restamp if you likeHow does Jes address the caliber stamp ?
Ya know, I'm not sure what reamer Jess uses. We'll have to call him unless someone else knows. I use the short brass in all my 38-55 rifles. But Starline is backordered on the short brass until February of next year!Is your chamber for the long brass?
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How does Jes address the caliber stamp ?
He will restamp if you like
So it comes back as a 30-30 unless U specify ? Thanks, if I had mine relined it would be stamped correct already.
Perry
How does Jes address the caliber stamp ?
He will restamp if you like
So it comes back as a 30-30 unless U specify ? Thanks, if I had mine relined it would be stamped correct already.
Perry
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
Very impressive shooting. Do you have plans to hunt with this rifle?
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Re: Got my Re-Bored 1893 Marlin back!
That is first rate accuracy! After 500 to 1000 rounds the barrel will smooth up and groups will be smaller yet. You have a keeper there!