Done with work. Doing some gunsmith stuff

[Chrisj CMA]

I’m really getting into making this .357 rifle mine. First the peep sight. I’m liking that peep more and more each time I take her out. Then the quick takedown knob. Today I changed out the tiny factory lever for a medium loop that fits my thick hands much better. I really feel a bond to this old rifle now. Worth every penny I have in it



The original one was small and rectangular

[old2soon]

        Lokkin good!  Was there any interference cocking the rifle with the old lever cuz it's more square? Just looks uncomfortable. My paw size the Why of the biggest of 3 interchangeable grips that came with my S & W M & P .40 Compact. Shoulda kept my old lever action 30 30. RIDE SAFE.

[cookiedough]

yah,  looks good and fun to shoot am sure.

My brother, when dad passed, decided to take all the guns for himself without asking me if I wanted ONLY ONE.  He got dad's savage .308 lever action,  two 12 gauge mossberg 500 pumps, an old single shot 12 gauge, and what I wanted my old 1st gun winchester 30-30 lever action 6 shot capacity, loved that gun, although not much good past 150 yards.   I like the shortness, stockiness, and hardly any kick and boy oh boy could I round off 6 shots near as good as the riflemen tv show.

Only bad thing is I used a scope so it had to have side mounts since top ejection which was a little awkward getting used to having the scope to the left side vs. directly on top.

[Chrisj CMA]

        Lokkin good!  Was there any interference cocking the rifle with the old lever cuz it's more square? Just looks uncomfortable. My paw size the Why of the biggest of 3 interchangeable grips that came with my S & W M & P .40 Compact. Shoulda kept my old lever action 30 30. RIDE SAFE.

I could rooster it just fine it just felt uncomfortable because my hand doesn’t fit that little one very good

[Serk]

I could rooster it just fine it just felt uncomfortable because my hand doesn’t fit that little one very good

Took me a minute to figure that out, evidently the forum's censorship settings had some fun with ya'...

[Chrisj CMA]

I could rooster it just fine it just felt uncomfortable because my hand doesn’t fit that little one very good

Took me a minute to figure that out, evidently the forum's censorship settings had some fun with ya'...

Ya although I don’t seem to recall a problem with people using the vulgar context on this site

[Willow]

I could rooster it just fine it just felt uncomfortable because my hand doesn’t fit that little one very good

Took me a minute to figure that out, evidently the forum's censorship settings had some fun with ya'...

Ya although I don’t seem to recall a problem with people using the vulgar context on this site

LOL!  And you won't.  

(also be careful how you refer to the cat.)

[Chrisj CMA]

The good thing about the Ranger Point Precision lever is that they improved the technology. The factory one was designed in 1894 and has been pretty much unchanged until recently. The cam contact points have now been very slightly re engineered so it functions smoother and doesn’t wear out the carrier as bad. That was the cause of the famous Marlin jam.

BTW, if any of you own Marlins you should join the Marlin owners site. It’s almost as good as ours here. You will learn a lot.

www.marlinowners.com

[RP#62]

The good thing about the Ranger Point Precision lever is that they improved the technology. The factory one was designed in 1894 and has been pretty much unchanged until recently. The cam contact points have now been very slightly re engineered so it functions smoother and doesn’t wear out the carrier as bad. That was the cause of the famous Marlin jam.

BTW, if any of you own Marlins you should join the Marlin owners site. It’s almost as good as ours here. You will learn a lot.

www.marlinowners.com

My son has been a member of that site for many years.  It is a great site.

-RP

[Patrick]

Can't wait to see a video of your Chuck Conners impersonation !   

[Chrisj CMA]

Can't wait to see a video of your Chuck Conners impersonation !   

Sorry no marlin abuse going on here

[0leman]

Chris, I put peep sites on my 30-30 many years ago.  Seemed to get on target a lot faster and could get better groups when snap firing or firing as fast as I could.   

The rifle was to be my brush gun for deer hunting.  Unfortunately only thing that rifle killed was a 3" pine tree.   

[Patrick]

Can't wait to see a video of your Chuck Conners impersonation !   

Sorry no marlin abuse going on here

LOL, I understand.

[Patrick]

Chris, I put peep sites on my 30-30 many years ago.  Seemed to get on target a lot faster and could get better groups when snap firing or firing as fast as I could.  

The rifle was to be my brush gun for deer hunting.  Unfortunately only thing that rifle killed was a 3" pine tree.  

AH Man ! One more thing for the tree huggers and anti-gunners to complain about.  

[Jess from VA]

Can't wait to see a video of your Chuck Conners impersonation !  

Sorry no marlin abuse going on here

Plus, welding on an automatic trigger sqeezer on the lever is just stupid, inaccurate and highly unsafe.

I have a replica Colt 1st model dragoon black powder revolver (.44), that I just had to fan (hold down trigger, and fan the hammer).  Two times, and the timing was shot to hell so the cylinder never ends up in proper battery when cocking the hammer.  It can still be shot, but just hangs on the wall.


Hell of a club though.  

[Chrisj CMA]

Chris, I put peep sites on my 30-30 many years ago.  Seemed to get on target a lot faster and could get better groups when snap firing or firing as fast as I could.   

The rifle was to be my brush gun for deer hunting.  Unfortunately only thing that rifle killed was a 3" pine tree.   

Ya, the peeps are a huge improvement over the buckhorn BB gun sights

[Chrisj CMA]

Those are great looking grips!!  It’s probably lighting. Which color is correct on the Rugar on the blue mat?

[Tundra]

The first one, more redish color.

[Chrisj CMA]

I just sent this picture to Ranger Point because they asked to see their products on my rifle. They sent very healthy discounts on future purchases. They may even publish it on their site. The tiger striped maple really sets off the colors. I do love the new lever and take down screw. Makes shooting this little darling even more fun. Need more ammo!!  Lol



Ok, back to your regularly scheduled program

[Savago]

@Chris: looking pretty sharp!

One of the reasons I decided to buy the Marlin 1894 CSBL (Carbine Stainless Big Loop) was the bigger lever handle that comes from factory.

Good for bigger hands plus you can operate while using gloves in the winter.
 

[Chrisj CMA]

@Chris: looking pretty sharp!

One of the reasons I decided to buy the Marlin 1894 CSBL (Carbine Stainless Big Loop) was the bigger lever handle that comes from factory.

Good for bigger hands plus you can operate while using gloves in the winter.
 

Thanks. I’m getting to like this old thing. Over forty years old but still like new. Have you joined the Marlin  Owners board? 

[Savago]

Thanks. I’m getting to like this old thing. Over forty years old but still like new. Have you joined the Marlin  Owners board? 

Yep, just registered.

I was looking to buy a spur for my Marlin. It came from the factory with a matching stainless spur, but I lost it when I moved earlier this year.
 

[Jess from VA]

When I night hunted (raccoons invading my tomatoes), and before all the fancy bolt-on lights and picatinny rails, I pulled an old sock over the barrel (to keep the glue off my stock) and duck taped a good flashlight over the sock to the side of the barrel.  No fire was started shooting through the sock. (Ruger10-22)

It was a little clunky, though I shot from a rest, but it worked like a charm on the raccoons.  Zeroing on glowing eyes.

(RE your earlier reference to night hunting pigs. )

[Chrisj CMA]

When I night hunted (raccoons invading my tomatoes), and before all the fancy bolt-on lights and picatinny rails, I pulled an old sock over the barrel (to keep the glue off my stock) and duck taped a good flashlight over the sock to the side of the barrel.  No fire was started shooting through the sock. (Ruger10-22)

It was a little clunky, though I shot from a rest, but it worked like a charm on the raccoons.  Zeroing on glowing eyes.

(RE your earlier reference to night hunting pigs. )

Lol. Why would you fear starting a fire shooting through a sock?

[Jess from VA]

Lol. Why would you fear starting a fire shooting through a sock?

Well, plenty of guys who shot through their jacket pockets started a fire (like .38 snubbies).  More smoldering than live fire.  I suppose it depends on cloth content, and bigger cartridges than .22 can ignite cloth with burned gas muzzle blast.  Just something to watch out for.

Would be no big deal to cut the sock tip off after installation.

[Chrisj CMA]

@Chris: looking pretty sharp!

One of the reasons I decided to buy the Marlin 1894 CSBL (Carbine Stainless Big Loop) was the bigger lever handle that comes from factory.

Good for bigger hands plus you can operate while using gloves in the winter.
 

That’s cool. What caliber is your 1894?

[Savago]

That’s cool. What caliber is your 1894?

The CSBL is chambered in 357 magnum (also shoots 38special). There is a cool video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AkSqdpwjRM

I tried to buy a CSBL for almost 6 months and simply couldn't find one in my neck of the woods.

I gave up and went to the gun shop to order a Henry All-Weather instead. When I mentioned to the shop owner that I wanted to order a Henry since I couldn't find a Marlin, he said: " _ Oh, interesting. I just happen to have 2 here: a CSBL and a SBL (chambered in 44 magnum)."

Long story short: I paid for both in cash right away (it was around the same date that Remington announced bankruptcy).


It seems that since then, they have nearly doubled in value (assuming that you find one).
 

[Savago]

An example of a 1894 CSBL being sold for 2K:
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1721393&highlight=Marlin+1894+CSBL

[Chrisj CMA]

@Savago. Nice work. The Remlins were much better at the end of Remingtons reign than they were at the beginning. We are both in the same boat however, doubtful Rugar will honor Marlin or Remington warranties. We shall see right?

[Savago]

@Chris: I think they already announced that they will *not* honor warranties.

That being said, the fact that there will be 'Rugerlins' being made would point to no lack of spare parts for our rifles if there is the need.

Plus, the Marlin 1894 is a superior and simpler design with less parts than, say, a Winchester.

My hope is that they shouldn't be hard to maintain.

You are right that the later batches of the 'Reminlins' were pretty fine (unlike the first few years that were really troublesome).

The vintage ones (i.e. real Marlins) are becoming collector's items.

[Chrisj CMA]

@Chris: I think they already announced that they will *not* honor warranties.

That being said, the fact that there will be 'Rugerlins' being made would point to no lack of spare parts for our rifles if there is the need.

Plus, the Marlin 1894 is a superior and simpler design with less parts than, say, a Winchester.

My hope is that they shouldn't be hard to maintain.

You are right that the later batches of the 'Reminlins' were pretty fine (unlike the first few years that were really troublesome).

The vintage ones (i.e. real Marlins) are becoming collector's items.

Don’t I know. My 1980 vintage .357 JM branded rifle from North Haven Conn cost me dearly. But I still think it was worth it

[Chrisj CMA]

That’s cool. What caliber is your 1894?

The CSBL is chambered in 357 magnum (also shoots 38special). There is a cool video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AkSqdpwjRM

I tried to buy a CSBL for almost 6 months and simply couldn't find one in my neck of the woods.

I gave up and went to the gun shop to order a Henry All-Weather instead. When I mentioned to the shop owner that I wanted to order a Henry since I couldn't find a Marlin, he said: " _ Oh, interesting. I just happen to have 2 here: a CSBL and a SBL (chambered in 44 magnum)."

Long story short: I paid for both in cash right away (it was around the same date that Remington announced bankruptcy).


It seems that since then, they have nearly doubled in value (assuming that you find one).
 

Ok I watched that video. I didn’t know they put such a short barrel on the CSBL. I’m also surprised CA let’s you have a rifle with a barrel under 18”

Mine is a 1894C (Carbine) but it has an 18.5 inch barrel. Still is a very small rifle.

I always thought it was illegal to have a rifle with a barrel under 18” I guess something changed.

NOTE:  Shotguns min 18”. Rifle min 16”. Learn something every day

[MarkT]

Installed a Limon tang peep sight on my Henry .45-70.  Don't care for buckhorn sights.  This one has two more length sights for long distance use.  Keep them in the leather pouch on the other side of the ammo loops.  Not as handy as a proper ladder sight.  But I don't use this one over 200 yds anyway.  The peep improves sighting speed and group size. Plus it folds when the recoil bumps the sight into your face.  I added a picatinny rail for reflex or scope optics.  But for now just sticking with the irons for esthetics.  Not a long range shooter; not really needed on big game.  I actually use this one set up as one of my home defense weapons.  God help any perp hit center mass with a "Buffalo Rifle" .45-70.  Muzzle energy 3032ft/lbs with these LEVERevolution 325gr polymer tipped pills, and a big bore that expands to 3/4 inch. That would make a mess!

[carolinarider09]

The good thing about the Ranger Point Precision lever is that they improved the technology. The factory one was designed in 1894 and has been pretty much unchanged until recently. The cam contact points have now been very slightly re engineered so it functions smoother and doesn’t wear out the carrier as bad. That was the cause of the famous Marlin jam.

BTW, if any of you own Marlins you should join the Marlin owners site. It’s almost as good as ours here. You will learn a lot.

www.marlinowners.com

Thanks.  Just joined.