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by daville
Sat Aug 06, 2016 1:17 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: Marlin bullseye question.
Replies: 7
Views: 4775

Re: Marlin bullseye question.

Are you still looking for 1936 Marlins contact me for I am breaking up a large collection and I know there is at least one first edition 36
by daville
Tue May 24, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: Model 1893 - Lever screw removal
Replies: 4
Views: 3517

Re: Model 1893 - Lever screw removal

Good Luck A impact may be needed . I have seen guys that peened the screw opposite the head so they would stop coming loose. You will have to drill it to release the pressure and find a replacement screw
by daville
Thu May 19, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: Model 1893 - Lever screw removal
Replies: 4
Views: 3517

Re: Model 1893 - Lever screw removal

Patience!!! It took years for it to rust in place. Give the penetrating oil time to work. Heat it, add oil let it cool. Impact tools will work but time is still important, give the oil time to work.
by daville
Tue May 10, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: 1889 bad barrel
Replies: 1
Views: 2496

Re: 1889 bad barrel

You might find a good used barrel on e-bay But I have relined several .25-20 barrels with great success. Brownell's sells the liner and I think 3-D reamers will rent you the drill and of course the reamer. If you plan on shooting it , this the way to go. If you are uncomfortable doing it I offer a f...
by daville
Tue May 10, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: 1881 Lever spring
Replies: 2
Views: 2793

Re: 1881 Lever spring

thanks
by daville
Sat May 07, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: 1881 Lever spring
Replies: 2
Views: 2793

1881 Lever spring

Any suggestions as to where I might find a lever spring for 1881?
by daville
Fri May 06, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: Reloading for .40-82
Replies: 3
Views: 3032

Re: Reloading for .40-82

Any idea what the velocity might be. thanks
by daville
Thu May 05, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: Reloading for .40-82
Replies: 3
Views: 3032

Reloading for .40-82

Ok I bought a set of Redding dies for a .40-82. Slugged the barrel and found I should use a .412 lead bullet. I spent a week forming brass from .45-90 brass. Cut to a 2.400 length. Turned the brass neck area down so I could load a .412 bullet and have release clearance. Loaded 25 grains of recommend...
by daville
Thu Oct 22, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: New 1895 LE .45-70
Replies: 5
Views: 4390

Re: New 1895 LE .45-70

Well the answer from Remington-Marlin is "standard production finish". I have offered to leave them replace it with a Cowboy octagon barrel that has a nicer finish then my polished barrel but haven't gotten an answer. There is always hope but I have a feeling what I got is what I get.
by daville
Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: New 1895 LE .45-70
Replies: 5
Views: 4390

Re: New 1895 LE .45-70

I was wrong when I said B checkering. You are correct. The comb of the stock is not as I remember it. It is thick and ends abrupt. I can not post pics on this sight, but if you give me another e-mail and I will forward my pics and text with Remington-Marlin
by daville
Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: New 1895 LE .45-70
Replies: 5
Views: 4390

New 1895 LE .45-70

Just received my 1895 LE that I ordered in February. I don't know to rejoice or cry. The wood is nicely figured and the B checkering is done nicely but the fit to the action is poor. The engraving and gold inlets are great. Bluing is good but the barrel and action are two different polished finishes...
by daville
Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Vicious rumor Marlin For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 3477

Vicious rumor Marlin For Sale

Any truth to the rumor that Remington is going to sell Marlin. Supposedly a group fo mid west families are looking to buy according to the rumor.
by daville
Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Matt finished Barrel
Replies: 4
Views: 5247

Re: Matt finished Barrel

Have you held the rifle? They have some impressive rifles up for auction. I plan on attending but may not be able to afford to buy, after seeing some of the last pricing
by daville
Wed Jan 21, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Lever Actions
Topic: 1881
Replies: 2
Views: 2883

Re: 1881

Sorry to interrupt, but I also have a rifle with serial numbers not matching the roll stamp. I just purchased a 1881 as a shooter. The bore is great but the rest looks like it was left in the barn. All numbers match in the action and butt stock, haven't looked under the forearm. My point is the seri...
by daville
Wed Jan 21, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: General Gun Questions and Answers
Topic: Matt finished Barrel
Replies: 4
Views: 5247

Matt finished Barrel

Today for the first time I held a Marlin 1889 with a matt finish 1/2 round 1/2 octagon barrel deluxe with 'B' checkering. The flat as well as the round top sections were matt finish. The rifle was lettered from Cody but no mention of the matt finish. Are there any records the give you a hint of how ...