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Offline markc

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« on: February 19, 2004, 04:54:43 AM »
This may be old news, but I read it in Field and Stream online this morning.  Thought ya'll might enjoy it.
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The Model 1894 Cowboy rifle will now be chambered for the .32 H&R Magnum. The new Model 1894CB-32 features a 20-inch tapered octagon barrel, adjustable Marble semi-buckhorn rear and carbine front sights, straight-grip American walnut stock, a hard-rubber buttplate and a tube loading system. The 10-round tubular magazine now loads through a port in the front of the outer magazine tube, instead of through a receiver port. SRP: $849.

Marlin's popular Guide Gun will now be offered in .480 Ruger/.475 Linebaugh. The Model 1895RL features a checkered American walnut stock and an 18½-inch barrel. SRP: $695.

Lastly, the venerable Model 60 .22 LR will be available with a durable "Walnutone" stock finish that simulates the color and grain of high-grade walnut, designated the 60DL. SRP: $224. Booth #327. (203-239-5621; www.marlin firearms.com)
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2004, 10:29:02 AM »
I got to check out that new little Marlin .32 at the SHOT show last week. It's very interesting - it loads through a tube like the .22s, and doesn't have a loading port on the side. The lever travel is extremely short - about like a Browning .22 levergun. It was hard to get near it because everybody else there wanted to handle it too, so it looks like they'll have a winner. Too bad the price is so high, but I guess if you want one you'll pay it.
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2004, 12:39:26 PM »
Someplace in the back of my mind, in one of those dusty, cobwebby recesses, is tucked away something about a Marlin lever gun in .30 M1 carbine with a one piece stock and short throw lever.  Was I under the influence when this image was placed there?  How would that compare to the .32 Magnum?

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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2004, 06:29:19 AM »
Winterhawk it is a levermatic, model 62, have one in my safe. Fired five rounds through it and put it away.    Mine sat in the backroom of a gunshop and still had the Marlin drop tag on it.  Came out in 1963 I believe, but 30 cal. wasn't available untill 1966 and they went out of production around 1969-70,  aproximately 8000 made in that calibur.
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Offline Butchb

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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2004, 03:06:37 PM »
Nobade, did they say when they would be shipping these little honeys?
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