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Someone has a definite talent for taking photos of old rifles. Some of the backdrops are very creative. The subject material is not bad either. I am envious.

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To further confuse matters, I have owned 336 rifles made as early as 1955 that were factory drilled and tapped for scope mounts.

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The 336CB 38-55 is indeed a rare rifle and $700 is a good price for one in mint condition. The 336CB 30-30 is even harder to find. I have owned both and they are excellent pointing rifles. The 38-55 are notoriously variable in the actual bore size. I have heard of examples ranging from .376 to .379....

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Wonderful job! I really like those 1894M rifles. I have owned two in my life and just missed on a chance at another one. They are neat rifles.

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Yours is definitely a 99F. If is has a tang safety it is valuable. It is has a lever safety it is extremely valuable especially if it is in great condition. You will have not trouble selling it if you decide you dont like it.

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18" at 100yds

. That is not good. I have never heard of one being that inaccurate. Were your scope mounts loose etc? Which model do you have the, the straight gripped "Brush Gun" or the pistol gripped 99F?

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I remember watching it on PBS with my son a couple of years ago. I remember him shooting a nice dall ram with a spoterized 03 Springfield with a peep sight if memory serves. I enjoyed it very much while realizing that this guy worked his tail off all day long every day.

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Very nice looking work as usual Ken. I am jealous

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The Williams FP sight fits perfectly in the rear scope mount holes and is an excellent quality sight.

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I have been watching it on and off as well. I watched the same fellow shoot the mountain goat while his wife was back at camp catching salmon with her spinning reel upside down. She had no idea how to get the hook out of the fish's mouth. It was very amusing.

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I used to tie my own for mountain trout, stuff like Adams parchutes, elk hair caddis, Thunderheads and bead head stuff for the tailwaters. I have not tied one in at least 10 years, but still have hundreds left from when I did. It is a lot of fun and satisfying, but does not work well with several pa...

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Kirk, that is a nice rifle. Thanks for sharing. It is the exact same configuration as my 1892 38WCF except for the rear sight. I have come to really like the look of the round barrel vs the octagon. Mine was made in 1892 is a really good shooter. I finally got around to reloading for it this past we...

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Couger sightings in places where they "should not be" have always intrigued me. Thanks for posting that. There have been an increasing number of couger sightings in Alabama over the past three years. I have no doubt that they are reclaiming much of their old range, especially with the deer...

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Be prepared to pay big bucks if you can even find one. They are one of the most sought after of "modern" Savage 99s. If you are willing to wait a year or so you might be able to buy a brand new one though. It is widely rumored that Savage is bringing back the 99 next year. I would willing ...

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It will NOT fire 357 cartridges. You can load 357 bullets in 35 Rem brass, but that is where it ends.

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I saw one at a local gun show recently for $375. I would have bought it in a second if I had the cash. They are neat rifles. I owned one once and it was a shooter. I just wish the magazines held more rounds.

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Thanks for the input guys. I will load some from 6.5 to 8.5 and see what I can get as far as groups. I will be using Starline virgin brass and regular Federal primers to start out with. The rifle groups very well with the Black Hills cowboy ammo, so I know it is a shooter.

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Anyone here reload for the 38-40 using Unique? I have a quantity of the powder and lots of 180 grain lead bullets. These will be used in an 1892 Winny. I was thinking of starting with around 6.5 grains and going up to maybe 7.5 grains to see what the rifle likes the best. Let me know what results yo...

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Excellent price for a pretty rare gun. It would be a hoot to shoot as well.

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I guess I assumed it was a new version with the checkered stocks and pistol grip. If it is otherwise, it would be worth more in almost new condition.

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That would be considered a very good price for an essentially new 1895. You should get that asking price no problem.

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Old Goat, I have been nothing but truthful. There is really nothing else I can say. I will let my record speak for itself. I will just have to end by saying that I think you remeber whatever events that took place incorrectly. I wish you no ill will.

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I apologize for posting this is a seperate thread, but have bee unable to post a response to the existing thread (Browning 53 32-20) I also apologize for not making the connection between Savage 99 "Saddle Carbine" and Savage 99A Saddle Gun. I have in fact sold more than one of those over ...

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There are some really nice and knowledgeable folks over at the Marlinowners site as well.

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Well said Charles. I guess we Tennesseeans should be a little more proactive. I meant no offence to any Texans. I guess this dates back to my childhood when we had new neighbors move in from Corpus Christi. I came to blows more than once with the twin boys my age over Texas vs Tennessee issues. :oops:

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Dirty Dan, I respect Texan's pride in their state. But to say that Texas is more loaded with history is simply taking an egocentric view of history. That is what gets on some other Southerners nerves about Texans. Again, I am not bad mouthing Texas, but it certainly does not have any richer history ...

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As Rebel1972 so eloquently put it "There would be no Texas without Tennessee." Any list of great Texans includes a great many that were born and raised in Tennessee (see Sam Houston and Davy Crockett). Texas is a beautiful state and has a lot to offer, but having been to almost every state...

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I found it entertaining to watch. The Vikings were a little unrealistic looking to me though. I read a review of the movie when it first came out and before I watched it that described them best. He called them a cross between Oakland Raiders fans and the Knights who say "Ni". It was still...

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Man that is a good looking Marlin Ken. I am envious!

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It would be a tough call between my Savage 99F 300 Sav, Marlin 336RC 35 Rem or Winchester 1892 38-40. I guess if push came to shove I would pick the Savage 99F for its overall utility and light weight. I think Savage 99s are good looking rifles too. The 1950s 99F (Featherweight) models were as light...

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Either of your choices would have been a good one. If you want the lowest bases I know of, try some Warne two piece bases and Weaver low rings. This is the lowest setup I have found for my Marlin leverguns.

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I have found the Brush Guns and later 99A rifles to be of good quality (not quite as good as the premillions 99s though). If you plan to scope the rifle, you will have trouble with the tang safety. It sits in a very bad place to get to once a scope is mounted above it. They are still very fine hunti...

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I am guessing Wes Studi will be playing Buffalo Hump. He plays a wonderful villan. I cant wait to see it.

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I have owned Marauders in 30-30 and 35. They are neat little guns and very rare. I sold both during hard times and still regret it. Truth be told though, my 20" barreled Texan balances and carries better than the Marauders did anyway.

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I was given one just like that by my great aunt back in the mid 1980s. It shot great until about 1990 when I broke the little gizmo that rotates the cylinder upon cocking the hammer. I have since had three gunsmiths tell me that they cannot get a replacement part for it. Consequently, mine has been ...

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I would not mind seeing a Marlin levergun in 28ga built along the same lines as their 410 from a few years back. A 16" barrled 1894 in 45 acp would be pretty cool as well.

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Deal fell through, rifle is back up for sale

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SOLD pending funds

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Rhimfire, Glad to hear you are getting some use out of the Winchester. Have you had a chance to hunt with it yet? It sure was a sweet shooter.

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Thanks for the kind words guys. I have one that is identical, except for the the rifling, that my wife gave to me in 2000. It will shoot the new Hornady ammo into one ragged hole at 50yds and under 1" at 100yds. My friend shot mostly the Winchester 350 grain partition ammo out of this one, and ...

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Selling this one for a friend. It is a standard model 1895SS 45-70 w/22" barrel and 1/2 magazine. It was made in the early 1990s and seems to be either a transition model or has upgarded wood. It has Marlin factory checkered walnut stocks. I did not think Marlin used the checkered stocks until ...

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I too like the post type front sights for most shooting applications, but I do favor the firesights or ivory bead front sight for my Marlin 1894 44 Mag. The bead is easier to see in low light in the woods and I just put the bead where I want the bullet to go. Since the rifle is really a 100yd rifle ...

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They made relatively slim foreends in the 1980s, but not as slim as the ones made in the 1960s. If it has a warning on the barrel, it is from the 80s or late 70s at the earliest.

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Sounds like an early 1980s 336 to me if it has the warning, but no safety. I am not sure where they are getting the model 740 business. If it is in mint condition, that is a fair price. You might be able to get them down to $300 OTD. They are very nice rifles and you wont go wrong even for the askin...

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I have an old Marlin 995 (same action as the model 60) that is a tack driver, but does jam when it gets dirty. As long as I keep it reasonably clean, it is all I could want in a squirrel gun. Light, fast and accurate.

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I am rapidly heading toward having one centerfire. I am down to two bolt guns and four lever guns.

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I dont think the 22HP was still in the Savage lineup by the 1960s. I could be wrong.

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Goat, lots of good info in the Savage Colletors forum at 24hourcampfire. There are several guys there that know LOTS about Savage 99s. I know a little. The tang safety models were not made until after 1960. In my opinion, the best made Savage 99s were made prior to 1960 and have the lever safety. Wi...

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Rifle is SOLD pending funds.

It does have the brass counter.

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