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Offline yankee2500

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New Toy
« on: October 04, 2011, 07:05:37 PM »
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

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Re: New Toy
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2011, 07:12:31 PM »
Excellent deal, there, John.  Nice Marlin!  Something to look forward to!    ;D
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Re: New Toy
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2011, 07:16:57 PM »
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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 07:22:57 PM »
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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2011, 10:52:25 AM »
Nice Setup, great deal ! Win Win


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Re: New Toy
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2011, 05:33:38 AM »
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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2011, 01:07:48 PM »
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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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2011, 05:14:52 PM »
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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2011, 07:42:19 PM »
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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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2011, 04:11:51 AM »
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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« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2011, 02:56:31 PM »
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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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2011, 12:48:42 PM »
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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2011, 01:18:19 PM »
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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2011, 02:27:30 PM »
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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Re: New Toy
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2011, 03:10:00 PM »
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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