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In returning his copy of Venturino's 'Shooting Old West Leverguns', my buddy had me shoot a couple of his turn-of-the-century Marlins. An 1893 32/40 and 1894 32/20.
Both great rifles made quick work of his field of silhouettes.
I fell hard for his quick handling '94!!! That little 32/20 was a hoot to plink away with.
I see one in my near future with any luck at all. Not sure of which caliber and won't be choosy either. I just have to find a vintage '94 after today. Period.
Way cool! Always a fun time to shoot with a friend... even better when you can burn THEIR ammo! I have one 1894, and while it's chambered in 45Colt, I re-timed it so it will run the little Cowboy45Special developed for cowboy action by fellow levergunner Adirondak Jack. Sweet little cartridge in a fun little "rifle"... all 17" of it's octagon barrel!
Griff,
SASS/CMSA #93
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession! AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
I have an original 1889 in 32-20, and shoot it once a year or so, just because it's cool.
However, I bought a 1980-ish 1894 in 32-20 that I shoot a lot more; it isn't going to be damaged if I shoot hotter loads, and I don't worry I'm going to tear up a family heirloom if I go out in foul weather or whatever.
Both are FUN though...!
I see how people say 'shoot a 45 Colt instead of a 44 Mag - lower pressure and a heavier, larger, bullet' or say the same thing arguing over going from 30-30 to 375 Win, or 444 Marlin to 45-70.
I feel that could be said about 22 WMR going to 32-20.
Doctors for Sensible Gun Laws "first do no harm" - gun control LAWS lead to far more deaths than 'easy access' ever could.
I have an 1889 rifle with a 2/3 mag in 38-40. It's a great shooter.
I don't have a 94, but a buddy has one in a 15" baby carbine in 38-40 I got to take home and play with for a few days. It was a lot of fun. I got pics of it posted here somewhere.
"Oh bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
I have an 1889 in 44-40 manufactured in 1892, bore is crummy but it shoots really well!!
Also got an old 1894 manufactured in 1908 in 44-40, another good shooter!!
Love those old Marlins
Pete
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
