Author Topic: What kind of Marlins does everyone have? (Read 51619 times)

melsdad · « **Reply #270 on:** August 14, 2009, 03:08:42 PM »

39a .22 gold trigger

336 30-30 gold trigger

watkibe · « **Reply #271 on:** August 16, 2009, 07:10:36 AM »

I have just two so far:
1.) 1894P in 44 mag, called "the baby guide gun". It's ported, loves Lee 210 gr RNFPs, and shoots like a big 22LR ! I just ordered the Williams WGRS Firesight set for it, since my old eyes just aren't up the the old semi-buckhorn sights anymore.
2.) 1895G in 45-70, the "real" guide gun. This one has a Willams 5D reciever sight, which I am thinking of adding a Firesight front bead to. Depending on the load, it shoots like everything from a great big pussycat to the American stopping rifle ! I had a scope on it, but it just seemed contrary to the whole spirit of the rifle, plus it encouraged me to shoot too far away where the trajectory had fallen off too much.

The dream list:
1.) 1894CL in 25-20 and 218 Bee. Both are for sale on Gunbroker at the moment, but they aren't in the cards at the moment.
2.) 336 in 35 Remington and 375 Winchester.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #272 on:** August 21, 2009, 01:40:47 PM »

Quote from: watkibe link=topic=137212.msg 1098871995#msg 1098871995 date=1250442636

I have just two so far:
1.) 1894P in 44 mag, called "the baby guide gun". It's ported, loves Lee 210 gr RNFPs, and shoots like a big 22LR ! I just ordered the Williams WGRS Firesight set for it, since my old eyes just aren't up the the old semi-buckhorn sights anymore.
2.) 1895G in 45-70, the "real" guide gun. This one has a Williams 5D receiver sight, which I am thinking of adding a Firesight front bead to. Depending on the load, it shoots like everything from a great big pussycat to the American stopping rifle ! I had a scope on it, but it just seemed contrary to the whole spirit of the rifle, plus it encouraged me to shoot too far away where the trajectory had fallen off too much.

The dream list:
1.) 1894CL in 25-20 and 218 Bee. Both are for sale on Gunbroker at the moment, but they aren't in the cards at the moment.
2.) 336 in 35 Remington and 375 Winchester.

These where on my dream list as well... I got the 218, 25-20 some years back. I bought the 32-20 new. Later on I got a 375S and a couple years ago picked up a M375. All that's left on my list is a 1894 in 22Mag.. I passed on a couple in past years, as the owner was too attached to sell for what it was worth to me.

Keep looking, you will find yours too!!

CW

Cheesehead · « **Reply #273 on:** August 21, 2009, 03:56:36 PM »

I have 4 so far,

1. Model 880, 22lr

2. Camp Carbine, 45ACP

3. Model 1895, 45-70

4. Model 1894 Cowboy, 44 Magnum

Cheese

mod586 · « **Reply #274 on:** August 28, 2009, 08:18:33 AM »

1895g 45-70 iron sight
1895 45-70 4x leupold
336 30-30 williams peep
36a 30-30 iron sight
just need a few more

Brian in FL · « **Reply #275 on:** August 28, 2009, 04:05:23 PM »

336SC in .35 Remington, my first Marlin centerfire and still my favorite, 336C in .30-30, 336C in .35 Remington, 1894C in .357 magnum, .17 HMR (I forget which model), 25N in .22 LR, 25M in .22 magnum.

garyhan · « **Reply #276 on:** August 28, 2009, 05:01:00 PM »

1895 Cowboy .45/70 with Marble's tang sight
336RC .30/30 w/Williams 5D sight
1894 CL .32/20 w/Williams FP sight
25M .22 mag w/Burris 3-9x

gary

BamaBob · « **Reply #277 on:** August 29, 2009, 09:34:41 AM »

I have a Marlin .22 bolt-action with clip, and my pride and joy-- a Marlin 1895GSS in .45/70 with a large loop lever and XsGhostSights. I got the rifle when I was 8 years old, and the Guide Gun two years ago as a birthday gift from my wife and Marine Sgt. son. Best birthday in a while. Marlin makes great products-period.

Halwg · « **Reply #278 on:** August 29, 2009, 10:08:49 AM »

I'm not sure if I posted mine or not, but here goes:

1966 336 RC - 35 Remington
1973 336A - 35 Remington
1974 336C - 35 Remington
1975 39A
1976 - Glenfield 30A - 30-30
1983 - Glenfield 30A - 30-30
1992 444SS
2008 1894C - 357 mag.

john keyes · « **Reply #279 on:** August 29, 2009, 01:52:15 PM »

2 ported 45/70 guide guns
2 444P's
1 1894P
1 336W
1 336CS
1 preCS 336 no checker still has a sticker on it

and they all each have the lousiest triggers known to man

but never fail to bring home the venison (or pork)

Brian in FL · « **Reply #280 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:21:30 AM »

Add one more Marlin to my total. I picked up a 795 today.

coop4u2c · « **Reply #281 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:02:32 AM »

Here's a couple I have...
336SS
Glenfield Model 60

.375 Hawk · « **Reply #282 on:** August 31, 2009, 10:12:53 AM »

Stainless .45 Colt 16.25" barrel model 1894.

Eddie

Trebor Snave · « **Reply #283 on:** September 01, 2009, 05:29:42 AM »

Here's my '75 vintage 444, the only Marlin I own but certainly not the only one I want!

filthy · « **Reply #284 on:** September 22, 2009, 09:33:40 AM »

Got a Marlin Cowboy 24" in .357 I bought new for $300 about 5 years ago. The store had it marked 1894cs. Who am I to argue about price? My baby is a .38 Cowboy Comp I use for Cowboy Action Shooting. Both have Marbles tang sights and one piece firing pins. I'm thinking about shortstroking it if the smith comes out of retirement and starts working on them again.

Jacko · « **Reply #285 on:** September 22, 2009, 10:15:53 AM »

Marlin 782 bolt action .22 magnum bought in february 1980 - first rifle I bought with my own money , upgraded with a synthetic stock and Skinner peep sights in the last few years .

1894 .44 magnum , bought it late last month

regards Jacko

skinman · « **Reply #286 on:** September 22, 2009, 02:00:43 PM »

LOL! Your a Marlin Sporting Goods Store!

In regards to Marlinitis..it's one of those deadly diseases. Once hooked, your crooked forever!

My little safe has a few: starting at the bottom and working my way up the caliber line: 917V, 925, 60, 39A, 983, 1894 .44, 336 .30-.30, XS7 .243, XL7 .270. Their all shooters and wouldn't trade a one of them for anything else. American made with American Pride! Each time my hands hold the stock/forearms, I gleam to know that hard working Americans have made my rifle.

S.B. · « **Reply #287 on:** September 22, 2009, 03:03:52 PM »

Picked up this Mountie last February. Thought I'd put up a pick to keep my Marlinitiss going.

Steve

gaileyr · « **Reply #288 on:** September 23, 2009, 09:07:30 AM »

Have a H&R in 444 Marlin caliber. Liked the caliber so much I went out and bought a Marlin 444 lever action. Ammo is a bit expensive so I load my own. The Hornady 300gr XTP seems to work well.

southarkrob · « **Reply #289 on:** September 24, 2009, 04:13:45 PM »

I have a 30 AS that was my first deer rifle...killed one deer with it and moved on to BIGGER and BETTER things. I am taking it out of mothballs this year and loading some 160 Horn FTX bullets for it and plan on knocking a deer or two down. I also had a sweet NRA edition 1894CL 218Bee that I let my best hunting buddy (my 7 year old niece) carry it deer hunting and she dropped a very large doe with it and she won't give it back!!!! I also gave her a TC G2 contender carbine in 7-30waters...but she likes the 218 Bee best....she can regulary hit a 16oz water bottle at 100 yards with it. Hope to add a 25/20 and a 32/20 also...I really like the little 1894's...Robbie

dpe.ahoy · « **Reply #290 on:** September 24, 2009, 05:30:55 PM »

Been awhile since I read through this, have added 3 more this year

. Got a new 35 rem

, a 338MXLR Stainless

and just got one of the new XS7 bolts. I know, it's not a lever, but it is a Marlin

. And like the Marlin levers, a great value for the price.

DP

.357 shooter · « **Reply #291 on:** September 28, 2009, 11:52:57 AM »

336C 35 rem

336C 30-30

And new today NIB 1894CSS .357 mag

Bryan

peternap · « **Reply #292 on:** September 30, 2009, 02:14:59 PM »

Guide in 45/70
336 in 30/30

marlin~man · « **Reply #293 on:** October 28, 2009, 03:20:18 PM »

I'll start with these 4 Marlins.

Top to Bottom

336ADL Engraved (prototype) German engraving, Bishop stock, 35Rem caliber
336ADL Engraved (prototype) German engraving 32 Special
336ADL in 219 Zipper with Weaver scope
336ADL, Bishop stock, 35Rem

swordfish · « **Reply #294 on:** October 29, 2009, 05:29:45 AM »

Marlin-man, some sick wood on those!

AtlLaw · « **Reply #295 on:** October 29, 2009, 05:53:13 AM »

Ain't them just beautimus!!!

marlin~man · « **Reply #296 on:** October 29, 2009, 06:22:29 AM »

Thanks!!

I know the wood does leave some room for desire...

I just haven't been able to get deep enough into the rain forest to find something better yet

frankd4 · « **Reply #297 on:** October 29, 2009, 09:34:12 AM »

1 444S
2 444ss
2 1895 CB
I am looking real hard for a 35rem it's hard to find a good used one might have to go brand new.
I have a real soft spot in my hart for the 444's

mtmarfield · « **Reply #298 on:** October 30, 2009, 04:28:17 PM »

Greetings!

The only Marlin that I own is my old 1891 Lever in .32 S / L CF. An old set of Eagle .32 Long Colt Dies, an Ideal #299153, and a few boxes of various ".32 Long Colt" brass cut back to .32 Long RF length. Small Pistol caps, and 2.0 gr. of Unique powder.
I had a gunsmith put an old Marble's Tang Sight on it; after that, even with a dark bore, my handloads would bowl over empty shotshells out to forty yards, or so.
I'm beginning to have feeding issues: more than one cartridge coming out of the magazine at a time; I'll have to find a gunsmith to fix that, it's such a pleasant round to shoot.
I'm hoping my next Marlin will be a 1894 in .32 H&R Mag: that will take a little wear & tear off of the 1891, and fulfill the same role using ".32 RF" level handloads. They're hard to find, and prices are getting higher... Maybe someday.

Be Well!

M.T.Marfield

mtmarfield · « **Reply #299 on:** October 30, 2009, 04:32:16 PM »

Greetings!

I take that back: I also have a Marlin 62 in .30 Carbine... The price was too low!

Be Well!

M.T.Marfield