Author Topic: Marlin 1895 - not the guide gun (Read 2012 times)

jpuke · « **on:** March 29, 2003, 03:35:21 PM »

I'm really interested in a Marlin 1895 - the one that has the pistol grip and the 22" barrel - not the guide gun. Any gunsmiths out there, or anyone else know if it'd be possible to put a full-length magazine on one if I was to get one? I like the look of the full magazine rather than the 2/3 or whatever it is. Anyone own one? I'm wondering how well they shoot also.

Wijbrandus · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2003, 04:38:51 AM »

I don't have the 22" one, I have the full length 26" Cowboy model. I much prefer the full length magazine, too.

I think the .45-70 shoots really nice out of my rifle. Recoil is pretty low, and more of a push than a kick.

There are a few people doing full magazine conversions, I believe. Wild West Guns comes to mind. However, I think you may find the conversion cost to be prohibitive.

Let us know what you find out?

~Robert
Denver, CO

Ka6otm · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2003, 11:50:17 AM »

You might try Dave Clements at http://www.clementscustomguns.com/rifles/Default.htm

He does this sort of thing regularly.

Ka6otm

Tallquietman · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2003, 10:39:20 PM »

I wanted the same thing, full magazine and pistol grip. About 3 yrs ago, marlin did a run of them, called the 1894 II. Its the exact rifle you want, full legnth magazine instead of 3/4, and the marlin pistol grip. Try one of the Auction sites, one may pop-up

huntermike · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2003, 03:05:05 AM »

I share your opinion..I have an older Marlin 1895.. 22 inch barrel, and have not seen one with a longer tube.

Asa Lenon · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2003, 04:33:05 PM »

My 1895SS is very accurate shooting both 300 grain or 405 grain factory loads. The recoil is very modest, like was already said, a shove rather than a sharp jab. I see no reason to use heavier than factory loads for deer, it already drops them in their tracks.

Litefoot · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2003, 03:58:42 AM »

On a tip from Mikey, I contacted montanarifleman.com who advised that they will do a full-length mag tube on a Guide Gun for $100 + shipping. Marlin also made full-length tubes on their limited-production 1895 LTD III and LTD IV. You can find some of these on 0n-line auctions, but their rather spendy...to me, anyway. But I'm thinking 1895 Cowboy now. 9 shots of .45-70 and perfect balance.