32 Win Special in an 1893 Marlin

[Noel]

Hi kids,

Did Marlin use the same slower rate of twist with their 32's like Winchester did?

Also, How did the 1893 Marlin stack up against the Winchester 1894? I have handled both and to be honest the Marlin peaks my interest a little more than the Winchester.

Your thoughts are appreciated.

 

[Salty]

Don't know off hand about twist rates Noel. But having played a bit with (others') 1893s and similar vintage 1894s I'll take the Marlin thank you very much. Not that the old Winnies aren't a quality solid action but the square bolt Marlins are a thing of beauty and then some IMO. But, John Wayne shot Winchesters so they're more coveted to the masses it seems. ..

 

[cote_b]

I know of a marlin 1893 in .32 spl that I may be soon able to acquire, I really hope I can get my hands on it.

 

[Noel]

Don't know off hand about twist rates Noel. But having played a bit with (others') 1893s and similar vintage 1894s I'll take the Marlin thank you very much. Not that the old Winnies aren't a quality solid action but the square bolt Marlins are a thing of beauty and then some IMO. But, John Wayne shot Winchesters so they're more coveted to the masses it seems. ..

I agree Salty. I have a friends 25-36 stored in my safe and used to have an 1894 there for another family member. The Marlin felt much more solid.
Having said that I also heard a rumor how one guy would never own another due to the receiver cracking in his. Never heard of this before, who knows...

I like the fact the 93 throws brass to the side. If it had a faster twist rate perhaps a slightly less than perfect bore would be acceptable to shoot minute of barn. Hence my asking.

I know of a marlin 1893 in .32 spl that I may be soon able to acquire, I really hope I can get my hands on it.

I missed out on a neat little SRC a while ago here too, couldn't make up my mind.

 

[Salty]

I know of a marlin 1893 in .32 spl that I may be soon able to acquire, I really hope I can get my hands on it.

Jump on it buddy. I had a line on a 38-55 about 5 yrs ago, took my time getting back to the guy and and dude sold it to another guy I don't wanna talk about it too much more. lol. ...

 

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Jump on it buddy. I had a line on a 38-55 about 5 yrs ago, took my time getting back to the guy and and dude sold it to another guy I don't wanna talk about it too much more. lol. ...

Oh I hear you. I must have like atleast a dozen firearms I regret missing out on. Ill talk to the owner soon. I think its a deluxe model, since the factory butstock has a semi-pistol grip as opposed to a straight grip.

 

[Salty]

Having said that I also heard a rumor how one guy would never own another due to the receiver cracking in his. Never heard of this before, who knows...

I like the fact the 93 throws brass to the side. If it had a faster twist rate perhaps a slightly less than perfect bore would be acceptable to shoot minute of barn. Hence my asking.
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Ya, there's the rub with these (and Winnies) especially the old ones. If they shot blackpowder cartridges in the old days and weren't taken care of the bores can get nasty. The one that I missed though was circa 1910 or so IIRC and had a beauty bore.

Reciever cracking? Never heard of that. Sounds like some abuse there somehow i would think. ..