Arch's Marlin collection...More added !!! w / pics.
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SuperCub said:
How did I find what?
The new rig was built by Ron Smith (well renowned). I haven't got the rifle back home yet, but to get the .358 to feed in the mag is simple. Just compress the factory indentations on the mag to accomadate the .358 casing. All is needed is to press them out .025 on each side of the mag.
Nothing that to stout pieces of steel and a 10 ton press can't fix.
Arch
It will be interesting to see how reliably the 358 feeds.
I know Ron and have seen and owned some of his work, especially his rebore jobs. If anyone can make it work, he can, but there have been a number of them that tried and couldn't, including Frank DeHaas.
Hope it works slick for you.
Ted
I know Ron and have seen and owned some of his work, especially his rebore jobs. If anyone can make it work, he can, but there have been a number of them that tried and couldn't, including Frank DeHaas.
Hope it works slick for you.
Ted
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arch1965 said:Hi, yes I had collected all calibres of the 788
.222
.223 ~ still have
22-250
.243 Carbine ~ still have
.243 Reg. barrel
6mm
30.30
7mm-08
.308 Carbine
.308 Reg. barrel
.44mag
.358 Win ~ had built, coming home soon
Arch
So, what happened? Got bored after you collected all the versions, flogged off the ones you didn't want & now have moved over to collecting Marlins?
So what your telling me is all I have to do is find a cheap left hand 788 in 308, and send it to ron, and I've got my left hand short action 358?arch1965 said:How did I find what?
The new rig was built by Ron Smith (well renowned). I haven't got the rifle back home yet, but to get the .358 to feed in the mag is simple. Just compress the factory indentations on the mag to accomadate the .358 casing. All is needed is to press them out .025 on each side of the mag.
Nothing that to stout pieces of steel and a 10 ton press can't fix.
Arch
I've got access to a 200 ton press, so Im good
Arch, my wallet hates you, I think I just found my new project.
arch1965 said:Hi, yes I had collected all calibres of the 788
.222
.223 ~ still have
22-250
.243 Carbine ~ still have
.243 Reg. barrel
6mm
30.30
7mm-08
.308 Carbine
.308 Reg. barrel
.44mag
.358 Win ~ had built, coming home soon
Arch
Arch what about the 7-08 Carbine.DAN>>>
Not on your list,I had one years ago but traded it off.
DarrylDB said:So what your telling me is all I have to do is find a cheap left hand 788 in 308, and send it to ron, and I've got my left hand short action 358?
I've got access to a 200 ton press, so Im good
Arch, my wallet hates you, I think I just found my new project.
Well, don't get to exited, I haven't got it yet to see how it works. I will have an update on it's performance in its own separate forum.
The 7mm-08 Carbine went to one of my friends.
Arch
triton said:I agree Paul! No later than christmas is my bet. What do you guys think? What do you say Arthur. How long? LOL
Dave.
I am going to start having "Marlin Days" at the range very soon. we'll see who's a keeper and who may go up for sale. You just never know
It will take some bravery to pull the trigger on the 219 Zipper. made in 1964 by the serial code and has never been fired. I may just put it away for about 20 years. Wonder what it would be worth then?
Arch
