Author Topic: WHAT AND HOW MANY MARLINS DO YOU OWN? (Read 6570 times)

SBF · « **Reply #30 on:** February 18, 2005, 07:46:56 AM »

Currently own 4:

70PPS - .22 LR Papoose takedown, syn stock, s/s barrel
17VS - .17 HMR, laminate stock, S/S
883SS - .22 Mag, laminate stock, S/S
Model 60 - 18 years old and still going strong

daddywpb · « **Reply #31 on:** February 20, 2005, 12:25:46 AM »

I have a 336 in .30/30 that I bought new in 1975. It has never had a scope on it, and if it could talk the conversation would be interesting. Also have an 883 with a Bushnell Sportview 3x9x32, and the latest addition is a 917VS with a Nikon Prostaff 3x9x40 and a Rifle Basix trigger. I'd like to someday get a SS 45/70 lever rifle. Don't really have a practical use for it other than hunting hogs (that's what I told my wife I needed it for), but I've always wanted one.

Nixter · « **Reply #32 on:** February 21, 2005, 05:55:17 AM »

1897 Cowboy 22LR, stock
Stainless Guide Gun in 45-70 ported, stock
25n, Swift 3x9x40 scope on BKL bases

That's it for now.

Got the 1897 for 495. :grin:

Love them all.

Hope to add an 1895 Cowboy to the mix someday.

Nixter

marlinman93 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 26, 2005, 06:26:04 PM »

let's see, I have 7 Marlin Ballards, 6- 1881's, 1-1888, 3-1891's, 2-1892's, 12-1893's, 5-1894's, 2-1895's, 2-1897's, 2 39's, 4 39A's, 1-336, and 3 shotguns 1898,19, and 19G.
Almost all are pre WWI, half a dozen are pre WWII.

TeePee · « **Reply #34 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:00:15 PM »

marlinman93 very nice! Do you shoot em? :-)

winman · « **Reply #35 on:** March 03, 2005, 10:17:55 AM »

Only two: A 39-D with a Redfield 4X RF Special and a Camp Carbine in .45 ACP.

snowman485 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 04, 2005, 11:45:09 AM »

I have a 1894-44mag, 1894c-357mag, and just got a 982s-22mag. My boy has a 795-22 with a WHITETAILS UNLIMITED medallion on it and a glenfield 60 22.

CornCod · « **Reply #37 on:** March 15, 2005, 12:53:21 PM »

1 Marlin 780 bolt action .22. I have found it to be very accurate.

TeePee · « **Reply #38 on:** March 17, 2005, 06:12:27 PM »

Just added a 925M with some fancy looking checkering ( cut not pressed) to my list. Already own a 22mag in a 782 but just had ti have this one also. It's a different same. You know sometimes you just have to scratch if you have that, well you know.

jeager106 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 17, 2005, 07:25:05 PM »

I have two...., no three..., no four, yeah four.
Two rimfire bolt actions. A .22 mag. and a 917V.
I LOVE the 917V.
I have an old, old, 336 in .30-30 that actually says 'Westernfield" on it.
Sucker must be 40 years old and wears an original, nearly new, El Paso 2.5 Weaver scope. Shoots right nice too.
I have an 1895 LTD II in 45-70 that wears a brand new El Paso Weaver 4X Steelite that I bought for 70 bucks in the sealed factory box.
The LTD II has a 26" taperd octagon barrel, full length magazine tube and has never been fired.
I gotta get round to shooting the thing.

West Creek Charlie · « **Reply #40 on:** April 07, 2005, 05:10:54 AM »

Well - I've got a couple marlins
1893 in 32-40
57M
56
Golden 39A

Wouldnt trade nuthion fer any of'em

Roundup · « **Reply #41 on:** April 11, 2005, 06:34:34 AM »

My first rifle was a Marlin Mdl 81 DL. I received it for my 12th birthday in 1948. I still have it and it shoots as good as ever. Purchased a replacement peep from Marlinman93.

Also have a 39A .22, 1894C in .38/367, a 336SC in .35 Rem., and a 1895SS in 45/70.

Just purchased a Mdl 925 bolt in .22 LR for my Grandson's 11th birthday.

sprest22 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 12, 2005, 03:02:20 PM »

Right now I've got a 336SS,81ts,a 60, a 25 and a NEF 410, if that counts :lol:

Lurker · « **Reply #43 on:** April 23, 2005, 01:29:11 PM »

I wonder if BATFE has made a list of all the rifles, you listed here?

Bill

TeePee · « **Reply #44 on:** April 23, 2005, 06:12:57 PM »

:lol: Well they probably already know. I have nothing to hide. It just gives them something to read. What the hell they own guns too. :wink:

moontroll · « **Reply #45 on:** May 07, 2005, 06:21:07 AM »

I own a model 7000 auto and a 880 bolt action.Seems I'm the only one with an 880,it must be a collectors item. ( edited) just got a 982vs,and planning to get a 1894 44 mag

slayer · « **Reply #46 on:** May 08, 2005, 02:00:41 PM »

881 .22 LR w/ Simmons .22 Mag Scope
A gun my dad gave me from the 40`s/50`s, same as the 881(.22 LR), but different, not sure, has a weird extractor, hardwood stock.

Jack.

elyod56 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 28, 2005, 04:55:37 PM »

i really like my marlins; i have (1) mdl 995ss stainless 22 carbine (2)a model 25m, w/ 4xnikon scope in 22mag (3) a model 9 camp carbine in 9mm para (4)a model 444s lever action rifle in 444marlin. i am also going to count my glenfield 12 ga pump shotgun (5)

cal sibley · « **Reply #48 on:** July 08, 2005, 11:59:40 AM »

I've only owned one Marlin, a rather strange .22 Magnum lever action. I think it was a Model-57M. I say strange because it was a lever action but had a 24" barrel and a flat bottom forend like a range target rifle. It was fairly accurate and a joy to shoot. The only real problem was I didn't realize the stock wasn't walnut so I gave it a couple of coats of paste wax to brighten up the stock; took the finish right off. Of course I know better now, but that certainly didn't help me then. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

marlinman93 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 10, 2005, 04:54:02 PM »

Quote from: TeePee

marlinman93 very nice! Do you shoot em? :-)

DOH!!! First time I've checked back on this topic!!! Sorry Tee Pee!
Yes, I shoot everything I own, regardless of age! That's what they were made for, and I don't like wallhangers anyway!

mg66 · « **Reply #50 on:** July 15, 2005, 01:33:28 AM »

I own 2

Marlin 2000L for bench rest
Marlin 7000 for squirrel hunting

pffft · « **Reply #51 on:** July 21, 2005, 04:29:21 AM »

Are you sure Marlins are NOT perfect?
I love simplicity that works.
Several years ago I happened to walk into the local gun dealer trying to recoup from an earthquake that dumped everything on the floor.
He was running a special on a little 25M that ended up near the bottom of the stack, and it had some rather deep gouges in the wood.
I was looking for anything other than a eargesplittenloudenboomer to use around the yard anyway, so I bought it. Turned out to be the perfect squirrel gun. It might have been shaken up, but didn't lose it's in-bred accuracy. After a year or so, I noticed that since wood has a natural tendency to return to its original shape, all the gouges had popped back out, and they now appear no worse than what a rifle gets after regular use anyway. New stocks are available, but why bother?
I also have an 882 (same gun in stainless).
I want to get a 717, but may have to wait until the next big earthquake...

Jason · « **Reply #52 on:** August 09, 2005, 12:02:48 PM »

I only have four Marlins right now. They are all lever guns and are all used for cowboy lever action silhouette matches. They are all equipped with Williams FP receiver sights with target knobs and Lyman 17A front sight. I have a 39A Golden and a 57 for smallbore matches, a 57M for pistol cartridge matches, and a 336RC in 30/30 for the long range matches. I'll probably be getting rid of the 39A now that I have the model 57, as I like the feel of the one-piece stock on the 57 more for offhand shooting. I rarely shoot the long range matches, but I'll hang onto the 336RC because it's scary accurate for such an old, iron-sighted gun. It was also a present from my dad and I took a deer with it, so there's little chance of it leaving my collection before I leave this world.

As for the non-lever Marlins, I just don't see myself getting one. There seem to be better alternatives from other companies for each action type, unlike the lever guns. I have a CZ 452 Varmint for a bolt rimfire and a tweaked 10/22 for an autoloader, for example.

Range Finder · « **Reply #53 on:** August 26, 2005, 04:29:53 PM »

TeePee:

Sitting on my gun rack right now are the following Marlins: 1- M25; 1- 880SQ; 1- M995SS; 1- M60SS; 1- M882L; 2- M336 .35 Rem. All shoot great! You gotta love a Marlin. :grin:

GOOD SHOOTING!

Range Finder

marlin*man · « **Reply #54 on:** October 22, 2005, 06:19:25 PM »

At one time I had over 100 Marlins. I'm down to about 45 and am selling them all. Got any wishes for a Marlin? Let me know. I might have it. They are mostly modern lever actions. :-)

mjbgalt · « **Reply #55 on:** October 23, 2005, 04:47:28 AM »

i might be interested if you have anything in the $200 or less range, I don't have a lot of cash to spend this month.

If you want to really move them fast you should post that info to the classifieds section, just list what you have in general and see if you get a bite or two.

-Matt

steveb3006 · « **Reply #56 on:** October 26, 2005, 08:54:22 PM »

Stainless Papoose :-)

warty308 · « **Reply #57 on:** December 05, 2005, 06:14:12 PM »

I bought my first Marlin 3 yrs ago 25MNC .22mag with a 3X9 Simmons scope. Two words to describe it - TACK-DRIVER! First time I took it hunting-7 shots = 6 squirrels. Squirrel #7 was only about 10 ft away when I pulled the trigger. Sure does make the dirt fly behind them if you don't adjust for that. I've taken my shotgun out one time since then, I just felt guilty leaving it.

Warty308

TeePee · « **Reply #58 on:** December 07, 2005, 07:51:40 PM »

THANKS warty308. Thought that there were no more MARLIN buyers out there.

Guess I was wrong ! The more the better!

rangerruck · « **Reply #59 on:** December 08, 2005, 04:54:12 PM »

have only owned 5 in my lifetime, three at one time, but they are my alltime favorites to hsoot! right now im down to a mod 60, totally molycoated, with a Barska 6x24 scope on it, did the birchwood casey treatment to the stock, very beautiflu. but im on the proowl for a 22 mag right now.