Marlin 1895 regular loop to cowboy loop.
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I've done it, bought all ( pins, springs )the parts at brownells and followed this, http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=11865/guntechdetail/Marlin_Model_1895___Installing_a_Glove_Fittin__Big_Loop_Lever
Are you asking about a parts switchover or actually reforming the loop you have?
I've seen posts on gunsmithing forums where they cut, re-bend and weld in a new piece. The new section and welds are then dressed up with grinders and files and sandpapers to match the section of the original loop. Lots of work but doable. And I'm thinking that it's very much the sort of work where if you have to ask the question then you likely don't have the tools or skill needed?
If you do but you're asking to find out any issues I do know that they didn't try to restore any heat treating. Just welded in the new metal that had been rough formed to the sort of section then began with the grinders and files. Once all dressed up they just cold blued the loop in the couple of threads I read. It's been a couple of years since I saw such threads so I don't recall if they used a tig welder or a mig welder. I do know it wasn't an oxy-acetylene torch although one COULD use that as well.
I've seen posts on gunsmithing forums where they cut, re-bend and weld in a new piece. The new section and welds are then dressed up with grinders and files and sandpapers to match the section of the original loop. Lots of work but doable. And I'm thinking that it's very much the sort of work where if you have to ask the question then you likely don't have the tools or skill needed?
If you do but you're asking to find out any issues I do know that they didn't try to restore any heat treating. Just welded in the new metal that had been rough formed to the sort of section then began with the grinders and files. Once all dressed up they just cold blued the loop in the couple of threads I read. It's been a couple of years since I saw such threads so I don't recall if they used a tig welder or a mig welder. I do know it wasn't an oxy-acetylene torch although one COULD use that as well.
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yup.
I got tired of 2 fingers in the factory lever and don't like those great big aftermarket loops so a little planning and a couple of patterns...
some cutting, fitting, welding and filing...
and the lever on my .444 fits all 3 fingers, even with gloves...and I didn't spent a $
Gonna do the same to my 1895CB when I get a chance.
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