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Miscellaneous => Other Guns => Topic started by: yankee2500 on October 04, 2011, 07:05:37 PM
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I just bought a new toy to play with when I get back home. ;D
I came across a deal I couldn't pass up.
It's a Marlin 1894 Stainless Steel with a 16 1/2" barrel in 44mag, laminated stock, Lever Scout scope mount with Leupold FX-11 2.5x28, Custom trigger and action work.
It is a limited edition model only 351 were made for Davidson.
The model is 1894SS-44-LTD one just like it (no scope) sold on Gun Broker for $834 just a couple days ago, I gave $550 for this one. ;D
(http:// http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/yankee2500/2011-10-02_20-37-24_529-1.jpg )
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Excellent deal, there, John. Nice Marlin! Something to look forward to! ;D
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Yes in deed, I also bought a S&W 629 with a 3" barrel just before we left and only had time to put five rounds through it, then I sent it out to get some bling. ;D It will be back when I get home.
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Ahhh, the 629; very nice. I do like those short barrels; now with some bling. You'll have to bring that to lunch! :D
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Nice Setup, great deal ! Win Win
Chief
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I'm looking forward to seeing and shooting it when I get home, I may remove the scope and put on a peep sight set up.
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I'm looking forward to seeing and shooting it when I get home, I may remove the scope and put on a peep sight set up.
That is a great carbine you scored there, John. Like you, if it were mine, I think I might remove the telescopic scope and install a peep sight. It's just a personal preference of mine, but I find it a bit incongruous to install telescopic sights on short-barreled carbines. In fact, the sight mount of my IMI Timberwolf .357 pump carbine was ground off before the piece was refinished in Wilson Armor-Tuff®. (I realize that many reasonable minds will differ on the subject of scopes for short-barreled firearms -- especially those who enjoy hunting with scoped handguns.)
Let us know how it works for you when you return from "The Grand Tour."
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I just think an 1894 should have e peep sight, the scope doesn't even look like it belongs on a lever gun. I know with out a doubt I can shoot better with the scope but I'm not looking for long range bullseye shooting with it. Also I think the peep will be quicker to acquire for close shooting.
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I just think an 1894 should have e peep sight, the scope doesn't even look like it belongs on a lever gun. I know with out a doubt I can shoot better with the scope but I'm not looking for long range bullseye shooting with it. Also I think the peep will be quicker to acquire for close shooting.
I think you're right, John; the .44 Mag doesn't need the scope. I can just see the Rossi Ranch Hand bearing one. ;D Course now, I know they're two different guns. :D
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I think the Mares Leg would be a little awkward to use a scope on, maybe a red dot or laser.
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I think the Mares Leg would be a little awkward to use a scope on, maybe a red dot or laser.
Definitely don't want a scope on rhe Ranch Hand. :D
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I have two guns that I purchased after I left waiting for me at home and my 629 that was sent out for some Bling will be back this week, can't wait to get back and play with my new toys. ;D
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I want to see 'em both; maybe you can bring them to lunch when you get back. Continue to enjoy the countries. :)
Oh! Mine should be here in about three weeks; new toy, that is! :)
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kj, I'm sure we can do that and you can bring your new toy.
We are headed to Rome in the morning, should be there about lunch time. :D Looking forward to Rome.
Paris was nice, lots of great sights but if you don't speak French most are not overly eager to try and communicate with you.
I guess they forgot who outfitted them with M4A2 and M4A4 Tanks & modern weapons in 1943. ;D
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Sounds great, John and do enjoy Rome; time is just a flying by. I know what you mean by the communication aspect; went through the same thing. :)
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We are headed to Rome in the morning, should be there about lunch time. :D Looking forward to Rome.
Paris was nice, lots of great sights but if you don't speak French most are not overly eager to try and communicate with you.
I guess they forgot who outfitted them with M4A2 and M4A4 Tanks & modern weapons in 1943. ;D
John:
I attribute much of that attitude of the French today to Charles de Gaulle's anger over not having been recognized by U. S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill prior to D-Day as the legitimate leader of France. That anger on the part of Le Grand Charles was later exacerbated when he was not invited to the Yalta Conference. He carried that resentment to his grave and managed, I believe, to pass some of it along to many of the French people.
In Volume II of his history of World War II, Churchill wrote:
[size=10]He [de Gaulle] felt it was essential to his position before the French people that he should maintain a proud and haughty demeanour towards "perfidious Albion", although in exile, dependent upon our protection and dwelling in our midst. He had to be rude to the British to prove to French eyes that he was not a British puppet. He certainly carried out this policy with perseverance.[/size]
Have a blast in Rome!
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Parisians are particularly curt and rude to Americans and Brits, much of it due to the General as described above by Richard. I did notice a friendlier disposition as the mileage grew from "Point Zero." For example, I was driving back to Paris from Luxembourg and ran out of essence because of a faulty gas guage in a Renault. I started walking at 4 p.m., 10 miles outside of Verdun when a young french male stopped, gave me a ride into town, filled up his gas can, and drove me back to where my wife and children were still parked. Once he found out I was an American he became very animated and friendly. He was probably too young to care about De Gaulle.
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We met a young French couple, he was a Lawyer and has been to New York City and he said he loves America. They were very nice and pleasant to speak with. We talked with them for quite a while and exchanged phone numbers, we told them if they get to the US again to call us.
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The French are an unusual group. The ones that were around for WW II and WW I Loved us for not forcing them to learn German. It was the Generation after WW II that had the attitudes. Kind of like the Cowardly Bully. Acts all mean and tough until he is called on it. And VERY careful only to pick on ones much smaller. It is strange but the French canadians hold much the same animosity towards us. They will avoid speaking English when asked a question.
Chief
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It seems to be better away from Paris.
We have been in Beauvais since early this afternoon and just returned from dinner and everyone we have dealt with in this area has been pleasant and helpful. Maybe I'm just getting more tolerant because were leaving in the morning. ;D