wisconsinteacher
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I am wondering what 45-70 lever guns to stay away from? I know there are some that have lesser quality and poor barrels compared to others. I would like to know incase I run into one someday.
45-70 ?
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Guy Miner
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Both my Marlins were good rifles. Built about 10 years ago I believe.
Marlins built by Remington have had some quality control issues. I see different reports about if that quality has improved in recent months and years.
The only .45/70 I liked better than the Marlin, is the Ruger Number One. My goodness, that thing handles like a magic wand and can take even heavier loads. If your shoulder is up to it... :grin:
Marlins built by Remington have had some quality control issues. I see different reports about if that quality has improved in recent months and years.
The only .45/70 I liked better than the Marlin, is the Ruger Number One. My goodness, that thing handles like a magic wand and can take even heavier loads. If your shoulder is up to it... :grin:
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What Guy said.
If you run into a Marlin 1895, grab it!
I love my little 1895 Guide gun. She is a dream to carry and handle, easy to maneuver in a deer blind or tree stand, accurate and hits like a sledge hammer.
JD338
If you run into a Marlin 1895, grab it!
I love my little 1895 Guide gun. She is a dream to carry and handle, easy to maneuver in a deer blind or tree stand, accurate and hits like a sledge hammer.
JD338
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wisconsinteacher
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What is a fair price on a Marlin 1895? There is a gun show two towns over tomorrow.
longwinters
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New 599.00 seems to be the going price. Then add about 399.00 for a scope, 60.00 for rings and base, 48.00 for a set of dies, 67.00 for 100 bullets, 75.00 for 100 brass, 28.00 for a can of powder, 7.99 for a shell holder and probably a trigger job......ask me how I know.
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wisconsinteacher
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I will keep that in mind winters. I don't have the funds right now.
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Start with the 1895. 
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longwinters
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I did.......:>) and look what happened in 2 weeks....
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longwinters":29e8uszo said:
And when you shoot your 1895 45-70, it will take that long to take the smile off your face.
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Oldtrader3
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If you are going to buy a Marlin 1895, make sure that it is proofed "JM" on the side of the barrel. Otherwise, it is a Remington.
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FOTIS":ysa07ehh said:
Nice one for sure!
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wisconsinteacher
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What barrel lengths would you look at?
Oldtrader3
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I had both the 22 inch and the 18-1/2 inch Guide gun barrels. You get a little more (+120 fps) from the 22 inch barrel. Aside from that I don't have any preference.
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WT, everyone who shoots should own one, or three. I bought my first one back in the early 80s my most recent about 12 years ago. ( a guide gun). None of mine wear optics, the guide gun does have ghost ring rear and a large ivory bead. The Sharps replica is a favorite with our prairie dog squad. It is just so much fun to shoot long range, set the rifle down, take a drink of water and see bullet splash. Hell sometimes I'll even hit something.
You will never regret owning one.
You will never regret owning one.
I love my 45-70. I finally have it set up exactly the way I want it, VXR 1.25x4 #4 Illuminated on a XS rail. Just a great rifle for all the reasons Jim mentioned. Shoots everything I have put through it into small groups and is just a pleasure to carry around.
Like Jim mentioned, an 1895 Marlin is a good one, as is a 1886 Winchester. Both of those two would make a guy smile.
Like Jim mentioned, an 1895 Marlin is a good one, as is a 1886 Winchester. Both of those two would make a guy smile.
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wisconsinteacher
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If you guys keep talking like this, and I may end up with one. I need to pay off a few things first.
Rem Jim
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I have a Marlin 1895g JM and it has functioned flawless for 14 years ! :grin: RJ
The two guys I hunt out west with both shoot the Marlin 45-70 Cowboy models, both shoot great and they've got the trophies to show for it. I had a guide model and stupid me sold it a couple years ago, I have one on my wish list for this year.
You can't go wrong with the model #1 too.
You can't go wrong with the model #1 too.
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wisconsinteacher
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The Model #1 is saved for a different caliber. I need to save up and see what happens this summer. I also need to determine what is a fair price so I don't get taken to the cleaners.
