My Marlin 45 Colt Levers

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Noah Zark
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My Marlin 45 Colt Levers

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Just some Marlin eye candy for your viewing pleasure:

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All in 45 Colt:

Top: 1894 CB

Middle: 1894 CBC Limited

Bottom: 1894 Marlin Limited


The 16" Limited kindled my hot interest in 16" levers. It's all its fault.

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Post by WCF3030 »

If I were to get a pistol caliber lever, a 45 would be it.
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Post by rjohns94 »

it looks like one side of the gun safe has a leakage issue, as you progress your barrels have shrunk. :D Nice line up. Do you find any differences in the accuracy, velocity or loads the rifles like? Very nice
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They shine, they truly shine.............
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Post by nemhed »

I love all of them but that uncheckered Limited is my favorite.
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Post by Yance »

Nice Noah;

Counting mine that makes two of "The Marlin Limited" I've seen. That only leaves 1048 unaccounted for.<G>
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Post by J Miller »

I've had one of the top ones,

I have one of the middle ones,

But I've only seen one of the bottom ones, and it was not for sale.

Really nice rifles. I like them.

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Post by Noah Zark »

rjohns94 wrote: it looks like one side of the gun safe has a leakage issue, as you progress your barrels have shrunk. :D Nice line up. Do you find any differences in the accuracy, velocity or loads the rifles like? Very nice
"Variety is the spice of life" and the gun hobby, too.

As for differences in accuracy, the 20" CBC Ltd (middle) was cranky at first until I loosened the mag tube cap screw and ground the screw tip recess a tad deeper in the barrel so that the screw tip didn't really make much contact. From then on it shot just fine.

As for trajectory, when using CB loads with 250/255 gr LRN bullets I find that the sight elevators have to be cranked up, as you'd expect. And w.r.t. groups, all three are around two (2) MOA, and better if I'm having a good day. The groups on the long CB actually improve with a 150-200 fps boost in velocity. The shorty Ltd seems to shoot ANYTHING well, and I'd allow it's a function of the stubby, stiff barrel.

I wish all three were uncheckered. I just prefer uncheckered wood on a lever.

I appreciate the comments!

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nemhed wrote:I love all of them but that uncheckered Limited is my favorite.
Yep - that one looks out of place, and I'm sure would be more comfortable in my gun safe where it could visit with my .45 LC Redhawk. For the gun's sake and happiness, please send it ASAP... :wink:
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Post by Warhawk »

I have one of the bottom ones, the 16" Limited.

Haven't shot it yet, it should be quite the hog thumper.
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Very nice! 8)
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Post by rjohns94 »

thanks Noah for the info. A beautiful lineup for sure. Your trouble shooting fix was very informative
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Post by gundownunder »

Nice collection.
Having a .357 cowboy with a 20" barrel I have found that I prefer my wood unchequered and a 24" barrel a little cumbersome for normal use.
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Re: My Marlin 45 Colt Levers

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Noah Zark wrote:Image
I'm digging that Little Limited but they all look wunderbar! :D

What rear sight is that on the top CB?

Even though I grew up (although some will debate that point...:lol: ) with a Win 94, the Marlins have become my hands down favorites. :wink:
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Re: My Marlin 45 Colt Levers

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awp101 wrote:
What rear sight is that on the top CB?
Lyman receiver sight, minus the screw-in aperture.

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Post by awp101 »

Thanks! My eyes need all the help they can get short of glass if I can help it.

Say, you need my Rossi .45 to get a Win type represented. I think the Little Limited will be fine for payment... :wink:
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Post by Gryphon Black »

The one on top is what I have, and if I had the .357 version with the same 24" barrel, I'd do a long happy dance :D :D :D :D :D
It's just the right length of barrel, in my opinion.

It is a rare privelege to have such a complete set of rifles in a single caliber, and you, sir, are fortunate. 8)

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Post by adirondakjack »

I loved my 24 inch .45 CB-L enough, I went and bought another (right here on this forum). Had em both converted to run the Cowboy .45 Special.

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Post by Jaguarundi »

Nice rifles in one of my favorite calibers guys :D
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Post by mad mucus »

Noah, maaaaate..... ya made me drool on my keyboard! :?

For me, that's "THE" sweet perfection collection..... MARLIN .45 COLT

Thanks for sharing,

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