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Offline Lloyd Smale

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why would anyone do this!!!
« on: December 06, 2007, 05:14:45 AM »
Ive been trying to find one of these for a couple years and this guy takes a (censored word) gouge to this one!!! http://www.gunsamerica.com/976982041/Guns/Rifles/Marlin-Rifles/Modern/Lever-Action/1895_LTD_IV_45_70_CUSTOM_LEVER.htm
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2007, 05:47:36 AM »
Although I too would want the rifle in original condition that's a real fine engraving job.
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2007, 03:31:18 AM »
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not my quote.
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2007, 04:31:54 AM »
Why not?  Looks good to me.
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2007, 02:07:59 PM »
I like it as well. Lazer engraving of wood is getting more and more popular. Weatherby has been offering it for several years now on their Mark V DeLuxe, and it's selling well. At a higher price I might add. Not everyone likes, "Plain Jane".   Bill T.

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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2007, 09:48:03 PM »
I like it as well. Lazer engraving of wood is getting more and more popular. Weatherby has been offering it for several years now on their Mark V DeLuxe, and it's selling well. At a higher price I might add. Not everyone likes, "Plain Jane".   Bill T.


Agreed, but not everyone likes "Fancy Nancy"
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2007, 10:43:41 PM »
I don't normally go for this sorta thing, but I kinda like it.  I wouldn't want to pay extra for it.  If fact I'd expect a discount.
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2007, 12:57:16 AM »
Bill i like some things fancy too. As a matter of fact i really like your avatar. its dammed near as pretty as mine!!!
I like it as well. Lazer engraving of wood is getting more and more popular. Weatherby has been offering it for several years now on their Mark V DeLuxe, and it's selling well. At a higher price I might add. Not everyone likes, "Plain Jane".   Bill T.
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2007, 02:59:46 PM »
I guess I am the "odd man out" on this one, I would be willing to pay more for it in the original condition. I personally think he ruined a fine gun....<><....:)
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2007, 03:49:21 PM »
See if Marlin would sell you a replacement stock.  But for $900.  I could find a cowboy in 45-70 and still have lost left over for ammo.

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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2007, 09:06:38 PM »
Bill i like some things fancy too. As a matter of fact i really like your avatar. its dammed near as pretty as mine!!!



Yeah, that sure is a beautiful gun in his avatar isn't it?
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2007, 09:16:13 PM »
I hadn't noticed
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Re: why would anyone do this!!!
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2007, 08:05:22 AM »
All the "laser engraving " i have seen even on the weatherby look cheap to me.MO
looks like i don't have the money for a real engraving job.
I can't believe i could ever warm up to this gun, after it being butchered, other
than maybe a truck gun (back of cab).
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