Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
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Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
Nice. You need to find a sight blank for that empty dovetail or or maybe a flip-up leaf and can be used in a pinch.
Come to think of it, that front sight is pretty tall. I'm not sure what model flip-up would fit the bill for that.
Come to think of it, that front sight is pretty tall. I'm not sure what model flip-up would fit the bill for that.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
Looks like keeper to me...
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
I have one just like it except that it has a Skinner receiver sight. Wonderful gun; one of my favorites.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
Absolutely.Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:47 pmNice. You need to find a sight blank for that empty dovetail or or maybe a flip-up leaf and can be used in a pinch.
It's a tapered octagon bbl... so that standard rear sight should work. I cut mine down to 17", then refitted the carrier to handle the Cowboy45Special. I wish it were a little smoother, but I've not learned how to do that on a Marlin. I'll have to study Maraurder's site on slickin' up a Marlin a little more.Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:47 pmCome to think of it, that front sight is pretty tall. I'm not sure what model flip-up would fit the bill for that.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:47 pm Nice. You need to find a sight blank for that empty dovetail or or maybe a flip-up leaf and can be used in a pinch.
Come to think of it, that front sight is pretty tall. I'm not sure what model flip-up would fit the bill for that.
For sure. I was planning on putting a blank in there but now that you mention it a flip up sight would possibly be a better option.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
Thanks. Shot pretty well with those very mild loads.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
Griff wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:38 pmAbsolutely.Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:47 pmNice. You need to find a sight blank for that empty dovetail or or maybe a flip-up leaf and can be used in a pinch.It's a tapered octagon bbl... so that standard rear sight should work.Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:47 pmCome to think of it, that front sight is pretty tall. I'm not sure what model flip-up would fit the bill for that.
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I cut mine down to 17", then refitted the carrier to handle the Cowboy45Special. I wish it were a little smoother, but I've not learned how to do that on a Marlin. I'll have to study Maraurder's site on slickin' up a Marlin a little more.
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This Marlin is smooth as butter but I am not the one who did the action job. I had it done by someone local who owed me some work.
Do any of you have a recommendation on where to find a nice flip up rear sight for this rifle?
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
A Lyman #16 perhaps? Not sure which height is correct for your rifle.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
Thanks, I will look into them. I am not sure the height either. Not sure how to determine that other than trial and error.Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:14 am A Lyman #16 perhaps? Not sure which height is correct for your rifle.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
Griff might know. Or Lyman may have a guide for that model. Griff mentioning the barrel taper complicates it a bit.Rube Burrows wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:19 amThanks, I will look into them. I am not sure the height either. Not sure how to determine that other than trial and error.Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:14 am A Lyman #16 perhaps? Not sure which height is correct for your rifle.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
My 45Colt x 24" is fitted with a skinner front sight and a Marlin Rear Folding. Off the bench, I can break clays on the 100 yard berm, say 110 yards, with monotony. I have taken wtd, axis, turkey, bobcat and other varmints with the Lee 255, homemade loob, and Unique. It is my favorite levergun with same model in 357 coming in second.
These are possibly the finest Marlin Rifles made in the last 50+ years.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
WOW, nice rifle. I always wanted a Marlin in .45 Colt to go with my .44 Mag Trapper, woods walking gun in the lower 48.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
TomF wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:14 am My 45Colt x 24" is fitted with a skinner front sight and a Marlin Rear Folding. Off the bench, I can break clays on the 100 yard berm, say 110 yards, with monotony. I have taken wtd, axis, turkey, bobcat and other varmints with the Lee 255, homemade loob, and Unique. It is my favorite levergun with same model in 357 coming in second.
These are possibly the finest Marlin Rifles made in the last 50+ years.
Nice. I was surprised at how well this one shoots. It's a keeper for sure.
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Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
I have several lever guns in 45 Colt as its one of my favorite calibers. This one may be the best shooting one though with a Rossi Hartford model coming in second.