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Post by bulasteve on Jan 31, 2014 10:10:59 GMT -5
I've broken in my M1894 .44 and come up with a useable hunting load. For you Marlin leverguns owners, what do you consider "gotta have" upgrades ? Since I'll probably use both spec and mag loads, and nearly all reloads, the Wild West improved extractor seems a smart thing. Then maybe a receiver sight, say a Skinner ? Options, opinions ? steve
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Post by foxtrapper on Jan 31, 2014 10:32:50 GMT -5
The WW extractor ,along with a SS follower are nice but not needed. The WW happy trigger I feel is a must :-) skinner ,xs or Williams foolproof ....etc will also greatly help accuracy!
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Post by tgc on Feb 1, 2014 19:05:34 GMT -5
Whoa Steve. Chill-- it's a levergun not an AR15.
Just josh'in ya. Enjoy!!!
I'm looking to sell some things I have to buy a 1894. Hope everything works out.
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Post by kings6 on Feb 1, 2014 20:07:50 GMT -5
I have one of the octagon barreled cowboy 41's out at Ben Forking now. He is slicking the action up, thinning down the forearm wood and having the receiver sent to Turnbull for coloring. Have not decided on sighting options at this point in time but either receiver or tang will probably be added. Oh, he is alsodoing the buttstock through bolt installation on this gun.
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Post by bulasteve on Feb 2, 2014 10:41:32 GMT -5
Yeah, Marlin is a somewhat generous with the forearm lumber. I'm just looking for 3-4 ideas. Probably only go forward with a couple. All to the function or accuracy side of things. TGC, not to worry, no quad rails and such in mind ! Not even a scope. steve
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Post by brionic on Mar 5, 2014 14:24:54 GMT -5
Robb, I'll be interested in seeing that Forkin carbine when it's done.
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Br.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Mar 5, 2014 15:29:37 GMT -5
I've done a couple builds ( a 50 A.E. conversion on a 44 Magnum ) & a couple add on's to my stainless Guide gun... I did buy a WW big loop lever... got big hands, & there is still not room for 4 fingers, but I have more room for gloved 3 fingers... I also added fiber optic to my Guide Gun... rear sight is a Williams fiber optic ghost ring, that fits into the rear sight base screws, greatly increasing the sight radius, & IMO shootability... I also added a combo leather butt cuff, ammo holder, & can keep 5 cartridges in the loops I've heard good things about the happy trigger, but haven't "needed" one yet... BTW... also removed the safety on my 50 A.E. since it was built around dangerous game defense... ( I don't recommend that mod to just anyone ) BTW #2... anyone know where to get a good stainless dovetail filler cap to put where my factory sight used to sit  |
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Post by COR on Mar 6, 2014 19:33:15 GMT -5
Safety delete, stainless follower, skinner or XS sights....maybe a safety delete with a saddle ring. The larger lever loop would be a nice option but my 1895 doesn't have one yet....
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Post by Seasons44 on Mar 6, 2014 23:27:36 GMT -5
My brother-in-laws 1894 was sent to Jack Huntington for a full action job, the gun runs on ball bearing now. I would also suggest having him slightly reshape the lever, break edges and polish, so its easier on the hands.
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Post by bulasteve on Mar 8, 2014 8:33:51 GMT -5
I hadn't considered FO sights before. The rifles most serious usage would be at first/last light, in timber, so...I'll look into it. COR, I'd like to talk to you again, maybe a phone call ? How ya doing ? steve
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Post by cwd on Mar 17, 2014 23:58:57 GMT -5
The WW trigger is outstanding !! I'm very happy I put one in my guide gun.
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Post by jdb3 on Mar 29, 2014 15:22:12 GMT -5
I put the Skinner sights on my 1894 and love them. My 1895S has a composite stock, big loop and extractor from WWG,coated by Black T which makes it a wonderful SE Alaska gun. Jim
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Post by tek4260 on Mar 29, 2014 15:25:26 GMT -5
I've done a couple builds ( a 50 A.E. conversion on a 44 Magnum ) & a couple add on's to my stainless Guide gun... I did buy a WW big loop lever... got big hands, & there is still not room for 4 fingers, but I have more room for gloved 3 fingers... I also added fiber optic to my Guide Gun... rear sight is a Williams fiber optic ghost ring, that fits into the rear sight base screws, greatly increasing the sight radius, & IMO shootability... I also added a combo leather butt cuff, ammo holder, & can keep 5 cartridges in the loops I've heard good things about the happy trigger, but haven't "needed" one yet... BTW... also removed the safety on my 50 A.E. since it was built around dangerous game defense... ( I don't recommend that mod to just anyone ) BTW #2... anyone know where to get a good stainless dovetail filler cap to put where my factory sight used to sit Should be able to get a chunk of stainless and form a dovetail from it, then once it is driven into place, file it away for a seamless fill of the slot. |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Mar 31, 2014 6:08:00 GMT -5
thanks... will have to find the time...
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Post by bulasteve on Apr 14, 2014 10:03:32 GMT -5
Plan-C is now coming to pass ! My plans for this 44carbine were to use as a Penn woods deer gun, then ,maybe SASS, and lastly, had been hearing rumors that Ohio would be soon be allowing pistol caliber/straight wall cartridge rifles or carbines for deer hunting. Just heard we got it ! Two weeks back nabbed two boxes of 240 gr XTP's to go with the 300gr'ers I had. Whoo -hoo !
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