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Offline rdnzl

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« on: May 04, 2005, 04:52:56 PM »
I picked up this new Marlin 1895CB "Cowboy" 45-70 this afternoon. It was between the Guide Gun and the Cowboy, and the classic good looks of the Cowboy won out.









It's got a real smooth action, and a good trigger. It should be a lot of fun.

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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2005, 05:22:46 PM »
thats one great looking 45/70.  I love my stainless guide gun but those CBs are darn good looking too.

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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2005, 07:12:02 PM »
Enjoy the new gun. It's got every thing right it's a lever it's a 45/70 and it's a Marlin 8)

Pat
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2005, 09:27:35 AM »
I wish mine still looked factory new. Oh well, thats what happens when you hunt hard.

I noticed that mine had a pretty decent trigger from the factory also. A receiver or a tang works wonders the long barrel.

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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2005, 03:05:35 PM »
Update:

Its a very accurate rifle, and the recoil is not as severe as I was led to believe. I like it A LOT!

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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2005, 05:32:50 AM »
I think you will really enjoy the CB. I have one in 38/55 and find that I shoot it more than any other rifle. Even more than my 1895G.

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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2005, 12:38:03 AM »
nice rifle i agree its a lever-action, its a marlin and its in a 45-70 cal, can,t beat that


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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2005, 12:41:35 AM »
i also just purchesed my 2nd. marlin 45-70 guide gun in stainless steel, its sweet, we just sold our home in n.y.s. close on the 15th. of june ..and we  brought a new small ranch in colorado with a new log-home on 35-+ acres its heaven .so already got plans to open a nice 300 meter range in our backyard.

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