more modern than traditional, but 45-70
Is that an SBL? Do they come with that finish, or did you do that yourself? It looks very nice. I've only ever seen them in stainless.
Edit: Or is it a GBL with rail and grey stock?
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Is that an SBL? Do they come with that finish, or did you do that yourself? It looks very nice. I've only ever seen them in stainless.
Edit: Or is it a GBL with rail and grey stock?
stickhunter
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Marlin 336 Royal Canadian
Absolutely gorgeous rifles, everyone! This has definitely been one of my favourite CGN threads.
To Road King --- thanks for the recent pictures of your classic Marlins. I have a couple 1889s and 1893s that are in well-used condition, so it's nice to seem some examples with the case colours still showing.
Here's one of my favourite "everyday use" Marlins, a 1963 Marlin 336RC "Royal Canadian" in 30-30. Although I've come across Model 56, 57/57M, and 989 "Royal Canadians", this is the only 336 that I've seen, so it's one of my keepers.
Absolutely gorgeous rifles, everyone! This has definitely been one of my favourite CGN threads.
To Road King --- thanks for the recent pictures of your classic Marlins. I have a couple 1889s and 1893s that are in well-used condition, so it's nice to seem some examples with the case colours still showing.
Here's one of my favourite "everyday use" Marlins, a 1963 Marlin 336RC "Royal Canadian" in 30-30. Although I've come across Model 56, 57/57M, and 989 "Royal Canadians", this is the only 336 that I've seen, so it's one of my keepers.
Absolutely gorgeous rifles, everyone! This has definitely been one of my favourite CGN threads.
To Road King --- thanks for the recent pictures of your classic Marlins. I have a couple 1889s and 1893s that are in well-used condition, so it's nice to seem some examples with the case colours still showing.
Here's one of my favourite "everyday use" Marlins, a 1963 Marlin 336RC "Royal Canadian" in 30-30. Although I've come across Model 56, 57/57M, and 989 "Royal Canadians", this is the only 336 that I've seen, so it's one of my keepers.
Stickhunter, that is a nice find. The RC Marlin in 336 is a rare and collectable gun. There were only a total 271 made in .30-30 with a 138 manufactured in 1963. This was another story of our Canadian Government stepping in and not allowing Marlin to continue using the Royal Canadian trademark. They felt that by using the "Royal" the public would be mislead into thinking that the RCMP were connected to this rifle and had endorsed the gun.
These guns were originally sold in Canada only. They also came with high-grade wood, swivels and slings. The front sight was also dovetailed rather then the ramp type. Very nice find.Thanks for the comments about my postings. I only got about another 75 more to pick from for more photos.
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Road King: Those are absolutely GREAT rifles and pics you have....a very nice job of the way they are displayed for the pics....
Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Another Marlin Model 1893 that I have is an interesting rifle. This rifle is considered by a lot of collectors as being a LW rifle but Marlin LW rifles were advertised as having 20" barrels. This Model 1893 TD has a special order 24" (26" was standard) round barrel in the .32-40 caliber. The barrel is the rapid taper barrel and the lightest barrel that Marlin offered. This gun also letters with the 1/2 magazine and hard rubber shutgun butt. It has the standard Rocky Mountain rear sight and the Ivory bead Marbles #5 front sight. This Take Down rifle still retains 90% original wood finish, 90% original bluing on barrel and magazine. There are stil 25% case color remaing on the frame. A gun in very nice condition for 111 years old.
This rifle shipped from the factory Oct. 22, 1902. The rifle was destine for me as my birthdate is also October 22nd, only 47 years later.
I thought I post a photo of two of Marlin's small caliber lever action rifles. The rifle on the left is a Marlin Model 1892. These rifles were offered in .22 or .32 caliber. This rifle is in .32 Caliber and accepts either .32 rim fire or .32 center fire. By just changing the firing pin this gun can use either of these two cartridges. "Marlin stated that this ammunition is cheap, and as compared with repeaters using .32-20 or .32 W.C.F cartidges, will save the cost of the rifle on the first 2000 cartridges."
This rifle has 98% of it's original blued metal finish and 98% finish on the American wallnut stocks. It has a 24" octagon barrel and full magazine. All .32 cal. model 1892s came standard with steel cresent butt plate. This gun left the Marlin factory in 1901.
The rifle on the right is a Marlin Model 1897. This was Marlin's first take-down lever action .22 caliber repeater. The take down system is the same sytem that is still used in the Model 39 series. Marlin advertised this rifle " This is the gun to take on a summer vacation, or to the woods; it will come in handy for birds, snap shooting, killing time on rainy days, etc." This rifle still retains 75% of it's original case colors and 90% bluing remaining on the 24" octagon barrel and magazine. It has a standard hard rubber butt plate. The stocks still retain 85% original varnish finish. This rifle left the factory in 1904.
This rifle has 98% of it's original blued metal finish and 98% finish on the American wallnut stocks. It has a 24" octagon barrel and full magazine. All .32 cal. model 1892s came standard with steel cresent butt plate. This gun left the Marlin factory in 1901.
The rifle on the right is a Marlin Model 1897. This was Marlin's first take-down lever action .22 caliber repeater. The take down system is the same sytem that is still used in the Model 39 series. Marlin advertised this rifle " This is the gun to take on a summer vacation, or to the woods; it will come in handy for birds, snap shooting, killing time on rainy days, etc." This rifle still retains 75% of it's original case colors and 90% bluing remaining on the 24" octagon barrel and magazine. It has a standard hard rubber butt plate. The stocks still retain 85% original varnish finish. This rifle left the factory in 1904.
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OK, here is another. This is my deer hunting 1894. This 38-55 was manufactured in 1908. Took a nice big doe with it 2 years ago, missed a nice buck this last fall. It is one of my most accurate rifles with that Lyman tang sight and that 26" octagon barrel. A real tack driver for an 1894.
Matt
And, I guess while I am posting pics of my hunting guns, I may as well post pics of my moose gun. Here are a couple photos of my Winchester Model 71 in 348WCF caliber. This 71 is an early long tang model, and according to the Polishing Room records at the Cody Museum, the serial number of this gun was applied on December 13th, 1936. This gun is also very accurate with the bolt peep sight. I have yet to take a moose with it, but that day is coming!
Matt
Matt
And, I guess while I am posting pics of my hunting guns, I may as well post pics of my moose gun. Here are a couple photos of my Winchester Model 71 in 348WCF caliber. This 71 is an early long tang model, and according to the Polishing Room records at the Cody Museum, the serial number of this gun was applied on December 13th, 1936. This gun is also very accurate with the bolt peep sight. I have yet to take a moose with it, but that day is coming!
Matt
Johnn Peterson
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Very nice model 71 Matt74. My favorite lever gun/caliber combo. I've posted this previously but here's a couple of shots of mine.
. My favorite lever gun/caliber combo. I've posted this previously but here's a couple of shots of mine.
That is a fine 71 Johnn. Had a chance to take some game with it yet?
Ok, here is another. It is my 1910 made 1892 25-20. It is in really, really nice shape, octagon barrel and full magazine. I have had a few 1892s, but this has been my nicest. Don't see too many 1892s with condition. A fun shooting little varmint gun. As much as I like this one - 92s are such fine feeling and smooth rifles - I am parting with this one though to pay for some others, can't keep them all I guess. My new passion for Winchester 1886 ELWs is not cheap, as I am finding out!
Matt
Ok, here is another. It is my 1910 made 1892 25-20. It is in really, really nice shape, octagon barrel and full magazine. I have had a few 1892s, but this has been my nicest. Don't see too many 1892s with condition. A fun shooting little varmint gun. As much as I like this one - 92s are such fine feeling and smooth rifles - I am parting with this one though to pay for some others, can't keep them all I guess. My new passion for Winchester 1886 ELWs is not cheap, as I am finding out!
Matt
Johnn Peterson
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- Chemainus B.C.
No,
not yet. About all I've done with it so far is some paper punching with a couple of cast bullet loads and with a selection of jacketed, Hornady 200gr, Winchester 200gr Silvertip and Barnes originals in 220gr & 250gr.
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That is a fine 71 Johnn. Had a chance to take some game with it yet?
Ok, here is another. It is my 1910 made 1892 25-20. It is in really, really nice shape, octagon barrel and full magazine. I have had a few 1892s, but this has been my nicest. Don't see too many 1892s with condition. A fun shooting little varmint gun. As much as I like this one - 92s are such fine feeling and smooth rifles - I am parting with this one though to pay for some others, can't keep them all I guess. My new passion for Winchester 1886 ELWs is not cheap, as I am finding out!
Matt
Now there is a trophy.
What does the "ELW" stand for?
Now there is a trophy.
What does the "ELW" stand for?
Thanks Kamlooky. Yes, it is a dandy 92 with a lot of condition, and really fun to shoot. You generally don't see them with this much condition up here. I have some other better pics of it in the exchange.
Yup, ELW means "Extra Light Weight". These are the 1886 45-70s with 22" tapered barrels, SGB, etc. The LW (Lightweights) are the ones with 24" barrels in 33WCF. Like them too. Don't get me wrong, I like the old octagon barreled, heavy 86s, but there is just something appealing to me about the lighter models. They handle very well too...
Senior: Thanks, yes the 38-55 does have a lot of blue left, like you said, many don't. This one has been hunted with, but very well looked after I would say. Yup, that ol 71 clunker is not to shabby either
The 71s are one of my favourites, and are of course, modeled after the 86 ELW / LWs.
Matt
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Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
Thanks Kamlooky. Yes, it is a dandy 92 with a lot of condition, and really fun to shoot. You generally don't see them with this much condition up here. I have some other better pics of it in the exchange.
Yup, ELW means "Extra Light Weight". These are the 1886 45-70s with 22" tapered barrels, SGB, etc. The LW (Lightweights) are the ones with 24" barrels in 33WCF. Like them too. Don't get me wrong, I like the old octagon barreled, heavy 86s, but there is just something appealing to me about the lighter models. They handle very well too...
Senior: Thanks, yes the 38-55 does have a lot of blue left, like you said, many don't. This one has been hunted with, but very well looked after I would say. Yup, that ol 71 clunker is not to shabby either
The 71s are one of my favourites, and are of course, modeled after the 86 ELW / LWs.
Matt
You have impeccable taste .Here is a rare gun that has been verified as the only Model 1885 made by Winchester in this configuration. This gun is in .38-55 caliber with double set triggers. This rifle also has #2, 36" octagon barrel (this is the longest barrel made for this model). The gun has it's original standard sights that have never been changed. This Model 1885 is in 90+% condition and left the warehouse July 24, 1907
