My 'New' Vintage Marlin Levergun (photos)

[Win 38-55]

Ladies and gents, every once in a while, an old levergun comes along that has extra special appeal. It is a keeper for sure. This week, I added such a levergun to my modest collection, an original Marlin Model '94 Saddle Ring Carbine chambered in 38-40 and made sometime between 1916 and 1921. It is in very nice condition, with an excellent bore. I have not had time to go to the range yet, but plan to within the next couple weeks. The 38-40 is one of my favourite cartridges. Here are some photos .....

 

[Goldenlakepete]

Now that is a beautiful little rifle! I hope it shoots well for you!

 

[aftermidnight]

That's a real beauty! I have beenon the lookout for a good + 38-40 for a long time. How did you come across it? A friend, in a shop or what?

 

[Win 38-55]

A fellow I know knew another fellow and hooked me up. The older gent doesn't use the Internet so I phoned him and one thing led to another and now I have this real nice SRC.

 

[Noel]

A soon-to-be Marlin convert me thinks.
That 25-36 finally left the safe so there is space for me to get my own 1893 when it peeks out from under a rock.

Nice score Kirk.

 

[USP]

Nice lever gun. Almost a 100 years old.

 

[Mike Webb]

Real nice Marlin, a lot of finish left too.

 

[savagefan]

Beautiful.

 

[sidvicious]

A soon-to-be Marlin convert me thinks.
That 25-36 finally left the safe so there is space for me to get my own 1893 when it peeks out from under a rock.

Nice score Kirk.

What calibre did you have in mind ?

 

[Kilo Charlie]

I'm still stuck at envying your "modest" collection. Sigh......

 

[Noel]

What calibre did you have in mind ?

32 HPS needs to be stamped on the barrel.

AKA 32 Winchester Special

 

[sidvicious]

I'll keep an eye out! If you'd said 38-55 I coulda helped you out!

32 HPS needs to be stamped on the barrel.

AKA 32 Winchester Special

 

[Bittermansbro]

Very nice Kirk. And because I really like the 38WCF as well, I have an image which conveys my feelings on the matter:

Very nice Marlin

 

[Win 38-55]

By gum, my computer just blew a fuse!!