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    Boolit Master Guesser's Avatar
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    Too long unused

    I took this out to do some plinking yesterday; I had forgotten just how sweet the little girl really is. 1982 Marlin Model 1894C. Barrel shortened to 16 1/4"; magazine shortened to hold 5 rounds of 357. Taller front sight installed, barrel band moved back and sling swivel mounted to magazine tube. I traded into this little gem in the late 80's or early 90's with a very unloved, despicably performing Ruger P-90; I definitely got the best of that deal. She handles Lyman 358156 sized .358 and checked beautifully over a heavy charge of any slow burner. Got her cleaned up and ready to do it again.
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    Neat rig.
    You can miss fast & you can miss a lot, but only hits count.

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    Nice Marlin you have there. Those pistol cartridge carbines are real handy. I’ve got one in 41 Mag.
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    I like the double banded look. Woods gun deluxe.

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    What a little treasure. I bet it's fun.

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    Wow...she's real nice. You gotta love the lines on a lever gun. I like the shorty barrel too...real sleek looking.

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    That looks like a real gem.
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    The 357's are fun. I have a Rossi 92 Win clone in 357. One of the rifles I shoot. While I am not so much into bench rest 5 shot groups I do a bit of what archers call stump shooting. I have a lot of woods on the place and sometimes keep the eye sharp shooting at inviting stumps and blowdowns. It's seen a lot of hours carried on my tractor and 4 wheeler while cutting wood. Enjoy the rifle. Mine likes 125 gr cast, but does not do bad with 158 grains either.

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    Your rifle is very similar to my Rossi trapper. These are the handiest of all the lever rifles and a thrill to carry and shoot on a frequent basis. Hope you get to spend more time enjoying your rifle.

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    Nice gun you have. Love the Marlins

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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
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