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Offline GRAMPS 94

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AT LAST A HOME IS FOUND
« on: December 13, 2010, 05:09:53 AM »
This is great! A Henry site. Here is how I got here. Ive wanted a Lever gun ever since I watched Chuck Conners spin one on the Rifleman in my youth. SO, I decided to sell off my seldon used Ruger Mini 30 and buy something with a lever. Most likely a Winchester. I found those too expensive so I settled on a Marlin. It had to have a big loop to fit my hand and accomidate my wrist that doesnt bend much due to old injuries. The guin also had to be less recoil then the Mini 30 7.62x39mm. My old back couldnt take much kick due to the same injuries. It had to be 357/38sp with a big loop AND,,, it had to be AMERICAN made. A tall order! I jointed a MARLIN site and found some one who could make a big loop for the 1894 and then  learned of all the quality issues with Marlin and their buyout from Remington. Now im sure Marlin has made many great rifles and they will get thru the current troubles, but i couldnt afford to get a bad one. Right next to the Marlins on the rack at the local dealer where these beautifull Henrys. I learned that they come in 357 mag and have a big loop you could order. That was topped off with an unbeatable warrentee. One week ago today I sold the Mini 30 and ordered a new Henry. Then ordered a big loop. THe new Henry could be here TODAY. You will be hearing more from me im sure. thanks for the site. GRAMPS

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Re: AT LAST A HOME IS FOUND
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2010, 07:30:10 AM »
Congrats on the new Henry. We, ll be needing a range report. I love my Henry 22mag   Enjoy
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Re: AT LAST A HOME IS FOUND
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2010, 11:04:30 AM »
Oh yes, Soon as I get it here and unrapped it I will be getting the barrell warmed up a bit. And if i figure out how to post fotos you will get a range report. The gun club I go to is only 5 mins from my front door and even though there is snow, i go shootin most every day. Im staying in today waiting for a phone call saying my new Big Boy is here. Might be tomorrow. Cant wait.....

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Re: AT LAST A HOME IS FOUND
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2011, 11:39:26 PM »
Well???
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Re: AT LAST A HOME IS FOUND
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2011, 07:12:40 AM »
Well yes, It had to go back to Henry. Too much jamming. Hated to send it in I was having loads of fun. But it just wasent right, so Henry wanted it back.

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Re: AT LAST A HOME IS FOUND
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2011, 08:27:31 AM »
Hey Gramps,
When you get it back a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Congrats!!!!!
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Re: AT LAST A HOME IS FOUND
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2011, 12:28:58 PM »
Well???
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