Ok, I now find myself wanting a levergun

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Doing some drooling at the "Whats New" sections of various sites and came across the new Marlin 1895SBL.

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Hummm...
- Ghost Ring XS sights WITH optics rail
- Grey Laminated Pistol Grip Stock
- Large Loop
- Stainless Steel!
- 45-70!

Can't wait till they hit Kanada!
 
benelli one said:
That larger loop might make it easier to get your hand in the lever. Looks pretty great if ya ask me!
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Especially when you're wearing gloves during hunting season. Personally I don't like wearing big gloves while hunting (no matter what the temperature is) but I know an older guy who said that it makes a huge difference to him.
 
Man, if only they made that in a blued/walnut version (and without the incredibly hideous "tacticool" rail), that would be my dream rifle.

I thought about extending the tube magazine on the regular 1895, and chopping the barrel to 20". Sorta like a 30-30 on steroids. Then reality kicked me in the head and told me my wallet didn't have the money. Oh well.
 
I want something like that with a 16in barrel, synthetic stock, and heavy duty finish in .357 and/or .30.-30! :)
 
hansol said:
I thought about extending the tube magazine on the regular 1895, and chopping the barrel to 20". Sorta like a 30-30 on steroids. Then reality kicked me in the head and told me my wallet didn't have the money. Oh well.
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With or without factoring in the cost of the rifle? I bought an 1895 just before Christmas, figuring I would do exactly what you were thinking. One thing led to another (read; found another "have to have rifle") and I haven't gotten around to it yet, but my thinking was,.. cut & recrown the barrel, cut two dovetails, and add an extended mag tube, wouldn't be too much dough. The longer mag tubes are only about 20 bucks from Marlin. Am I out to lunch? Something I missed? Cheers.
 
wapitiwhacker said:
With or without factoring in the cost of the rifle? I bought an 1895 just before Christmas, figuring I would do exactly what you were thinking. One thing led to another (read; found another "have to have rifle") and I haven't gotten around to it yet, but my thinking was,.. cut & recrown the barrel, cut two dovetails, and add an extended mag tube, wouldn't be too much dough. The longer mag tubes are only about 20 bucks from Marlin. Am I out to lunch? Something I missed? Cheers.
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I meant WITH the cost of the rifle. I don't have the $600ish for the rifle, let alone the costs for gunsmithing and parts. So yeah. If you already have the rifle though, it would certainly be worth doing. I would love to see that puppy when she's done.
 
I like the look of the 1895SBL, but without the rail. But I asked my local dealer what the price is , and they told me it was going to be in the 1200-1300 dollar range. I think I'll just keep my 1895G for that price.
 
Probably everyone on this site either has owned or does own a lever. Especially if they are left handed. I have a Savage 99c 308 and a Winnie 9422. I also have a Marlin Glenfield (cheaper 336) in a 30-30 just cuz I like them. I also have bolts, pumps and a semi but the levers are fun and all of the levers I have are great shooters too. Check with Western Gun Parts-they may have a glove lever for your gun and they stock some used parts too.
 
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